Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Newly Listed Private Thompson was serving with

Private Thompson was serving with the 19th Infantry Battalion in the Fall of 1917

In blackened/patinated bronze with an unmarked reverse

He signed his Attestation Paper on September 22

Runes in white threads on black wool base

2 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Newly Listed Private Thompson was serving withA textbook example of the award, in cupal featuring a cetnral swastika with intact black enameling, strong gilt on surrounding wreath and nearly 100% retention of patination on rays, reverse with Deschler's characteristic 4 rivets, central pin assembly, marked 1 denoting Deschler & Sohn, 70. 00 grams, heavy version, measuring 63. 09 mm (w) x 62. 83mm (h), excellent example, extremely fine.