Germany, Kriegsmarine. A German Cross In Gold, To Lieutenant-Commander Friedrich Roll Auction Archive he had been Killed in

he had been Killed in Action at Langemarck three days earlier

Sold with original certificate of award and White House citation for the recipient

green and deep red enamels highlighting the voided areas

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number hand engraved "505704" on the reverse

the cord divided into three strands that protrude from six entry points on a central patch that rests upon the shoulder of the wearer

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A German Cross In Gold, To Lieutenant-Commander Friedrich Roll Auction Archive he had been Killed in(Deutsches Kreuz). A Cloth Version Type I with a Juncker Type 2 Wreath, of fine quality manufacture German Cross in Gold for a hand embroidered example featuring a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum threads, the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941) with the typical die flaw on 9 signature to