German Third Reich WW2 cased War Order of the German Cross in gold by C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim.

German Third Reich WW2 cased War Order of the German Cross in gold by C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim. A fine and scarce eight pointed silver star with slightly smaller dark overlay. Mounted on the star, set on a red enamel ground, a gilt laurel wreath with 1941 at the base. Within the wreath, a silvered edged black enamel swastika set on a matt silver ground. The front secured with four open rivets, complete with hinged vertical tapered flat pin, the underside of which is stamped 20, and securing hook. Minor service wear and light scuff marks to enamel otherwise VGC. Housed in original back leatherette case, the fitted interior with simulated black velvet and cream silk, the sided of the lid with gilt line. GC Instituted by Adolf Hitler for the Wehrmacht on 29th September 1941 and designed by Professor Klien of Munich.Provenance. Found in the effects of 1805815 AC2 George Henri Wood who served from 6.5.1942 in the RAF then transferred to the Royal Signals in May 945 until demobbed in September 1947.