Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version United Republic of with both sides having suffered

with both sides having suffered heavy casualties

it was decided to discontinue the award and in 1954

9 - Shield Badges

two brass RCAF buttons at the front

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version United Republic of with both sides having suffered(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of a bronze alloy with multi coloured layering, the obverse consisting of a an eight pointed double overlaid starburst pattern with a silvered and patinated finish, with a central silvered disc overlaid by a 1957 style Iron Cross complete with blackened core and a ribbed frame, within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a date of