Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive movement of the head was

movement of the head was restricted and was therefore a disadvantage for pilots and a reason why mainly observers tended to adopt them

marked "THOUSAND FEET" below the "1"

1st Class Cross with Red Distinction

numbered "1520"

worn on a gilt chain (Iron Cross 1914

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold By C.f. Zimmermann Auction Archive movement of the head was(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue). Constructed of cupal with aluminum and enamels, consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the center bearing a black enameled mobile swastika on an aluminum background, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year 1941, the inner and outer sides of the wreath are trimmed with thin red enameled