Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare German Cross in Silver, Heavy Version, by Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude It gave its name and

It gave its name and coat of arms to the Aviz Dynasty that ruled Portugal between 1385 and 1580

within a stylized white enameled belt and buckle bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques

is unmarked but has the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Souval

the obverse medallion presents a white enamel star on a blue enamel field

eMedals is pleased to offer the rare precursor of the Order of the Double Dragon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare German Cross in Silver, Heavy Version, by Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude It gave its name and(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central silvered disc overlaid by a black enameled mobile swastika, surrounded by a circular laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing an institution date of 1941, with both the inner and outer edges of the wreath trimmed with