Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of German Crosses, Silver and Gold Grades, Early 1957 Versions Republic of maker marked "R" on the

maker marked "R" on the ring

gilt wear to the brooch bar

maker marked "DONDERO

a silver eight point star with faceted rays

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of German Crosses, Silver and Gold Grades, Early 1957 Versions Republic of maker marked "R" on the(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber und Gold). A pair of German Crosses in early issue 1957 versions, including: 1 A Silver Grade award, constructed of neusilber with enamels, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central silvered disc overlaid by a raised War Merit Cross with Swords, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing an