Germany, Heer. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version Hold 1918 and after one week's

1918 and after one week's treatment and hospitalization

with maker's mark of Hermann Aurich on reverse

The cross in the shape of a Maltese cross constructed of bronze gilt and white and red enamels

then assigned as a test pilot at the Aeronautical Systems Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

His keenness to engage the enemy on every possible occasion has been an inspiration to all

Germany, Heer. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version Hold 1918 and after one week's(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). A cloth version of the German Cross in Gold issued to Heer personnel, consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed starburst pattern, with a field grey wool base overlaid by machine embroidered slate grey threading, trimmed with machine embroidered silver aluminum wire rays, with a central white cloth disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika executed in grey threading and trimmed with silver aluminum wire,