German - Trench Art Cross, For A Fallen Soldier. 1943. For Sale

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Direct from Germany.Very nice, original.Sterbekreuz / death cross,for a fallen German soldier. Wood, measures approx. 7 inches x 5 inches, 79g. The front is covered in a thin layer ofpainted "plaster". It then has an applied cross & decoration, again in plaster, painted in various colours. At the top is PAX / peace, with the date1.4.43, underneath. The surname of the soldier, "Gerhardt", is painted across the top of the applied cross. On the reverse, are 3 ink block stamps. One gives his name & where he was from. Another, probably his unit details & place of death. (See scans for details). There is a hole, to fit on a nail, which has taken some of the finish off the front. There are also a couple of other areas of plaster missing of the front. Still a very unusual & rare item,-see scans.

UK p&p 3, packet. (USA - £5, airmail). Happy to combine postage.

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