WWII German Cross in Gold Marked “20” (C.F. Zimmermann )

The cross shows light scratches to the enamel swastika but the swastika is without chips or cracks. The silver back plate behind the swastika is toned with age, as is the surrounding brass wreath. The black burnishing to the star is worn on the highest rays, giving dramatic accents to the appearance of the medal. The reverse shows the four rivet construction that was used by the firm of C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim, and the underside of the wide pin bears the LDO code of “20” for the Zimmermann firm.  Overall the German Cross is in very good condition, showing great character as a piece that was very obviously worn in the field by the original recipient.