Germany, Heer. A German Cross in Gold, Cloth Version Auction signed and stamped by the

signed and stamped by the Einheitsführer on May 5

Footnote: The Excelsior Brigade was established by Daniel Sickles and served in several important battles in the Eastern Theatre

as announced in the Sixth Supplement to the London Gazette 31053 of Tuesday

16mm (l) and weighing at 8

dark patinas on the two medals

Germany, Heer. A German Cross in Gold, Cloth Version Auction signed and stamped by the(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of wool with multi coloured threading, consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed starburst pattern, with a field grey wool base overlaid by machine embroidered slate grey threading, trimmed with machine embroidered silver aluminum wire rays, bearing a central white embroidered cloth disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika trimmed with silver aluminum wire, set within a circular gilt laurel