Germany. A Third Reich Period (1939-1940) Free City Of Danzig Cross First Class With Case Hold maker marked with multiple characters

maker marked with multiple characters but indistinguishable on the ring

) on oposite side of the cross

52 mm x 21

total length approximately 58 cm (22 1/2")

Germany. A Third Reich Period (1939-1940) Free City Of Danzig Cross First Class With Case Hold maker marked with multiple characters"A fine example of a 1939 1940 issue Free City of Danzig Cross First Class (Freie Stadt Danzig Danziger Kreuz I Klasse); a gilt bronze elongated white enameled cross patte; the obverse with two vertically oriented gilt bronze Latin crosses with a Danzig crown on the top of the upper cross; the reverse with a vertical pin and a functional hinge catch assembly. In its original case of issue; constructed of pressed paper, with a red faux leather