Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Danzig Cross, I Class, By Hülse Archive marked 18K

marked 18K

measuring 21 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

with three additional papers inside

FRAUENSCHAFT” (“NATIONAL SOCIALIST WOMEN’S LEAGUE”)

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Danzig Cross, I Class, By Hülse Archive marked 18K(Danziger Kreuz, I. Klasse). Instituted 31 August 1939 by Gauleiter Albert Forster. (1939 1940 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of an elongated Cross Patte with a gilt frame, the obverse with white enameled arms highlighted on the interior with gilt borders, the centre and twelve oclock arm overlaid by double gilt Cross Pattes topped by a stylized crown, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in