M-014 Very Desirable Cased German Cross in Gold by
Zimmermann
An outstanding, textbook example of this rare and desirable
decoration. There are a few minor scratches in the silver background while
the black swastika is spotless! The gold wreath, dated 1941, is excellent
and lightly toned. The gold and silver “rays” over the grey background of
the cross are a sight to behold! All of the correct characteristics of a
Zimmermann-produced piece are in evidence. The "rat tail"
upsweep on the pin (marked “20”) is quite pronounced. The reverse,
which has four rounded hollow rivets, is still bright and retains 98% of the
silver finish! The black leatherette case is in near mint shape. The
pebbling to the box is slightly worn, as one might expect over the years.
The gilt band around the side of the box is slightly worn as well. There
is virtually no scuffing, and the push button functions perfectly, locking the
top and bottom together. The white silk underside of the lid shows a bit of
discoloration where the cross came in contact with the silk and in a few other
spots. The black flocking inside the box shows minimal amount of wear to
the nap, mostly where the tips of the cross have been in contact with it for all
of these years! Overall a fine set!
$5,400.00
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Item M-014
