A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive the Land Defense Service Medal

the Land Defense Service Medal

Hermann von der Lieth-Thomsen (1867–1942) was a military aviation pioneer and founding father

with leather backing on the back of the star

very minor enamel chipping evident on the the right tip of the upper arm

A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive the Land Defense Service MedalThis is a very well preserved alternative de nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold; made by Klein & Quenzer; multi piece construction in silvered and gilded tombac; with double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified Iron Cross exhibiting an oak leaf cluster in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941). The