Original German WWII Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman British Militaria The postwar contract helmets were

The postwar contract helmets were produced in the same factory

and exposure

with the original “US” stamped paratrooper chin strap

however the leather is almost completely missing from the inner band

A fine Officer's Small Sword

Original German WWII Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman British Militaria The postwar contract helmets wereOriginal 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, correct for this maker. The "gaudiness" of the badge caused German Colonel Hans von Luck to label it "AH's fried egg". This example is