Original German WWII Cased Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman Lock Assembly Front of the map reads:

Front of the map reads:

but is marked with U

Frary & Clark (L F & C) REP Co

The M-1 helmet retains it's original cork grain paint and swivel bale chinstrap loops

This black paint is 90% throughout and still has a bright finish with typical wear for the age

Original German WWII Cased Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman Lock Assembly Front of the map reads:Original Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the extremely rare German WWII German Cross (Deutsches Kreuz) in Gold award, issued as a highly decorative metal Badge. The badge is approximately 2 3 8 inches (60. 2mm) wide, and is constructed of multiple metal layers, held to the backing by 4 rivets. The "gaudiness" of the badge caused German Colonel Hans von Luck to label it "AH's fried egg". This example is maker marked 20 on the