Multi-piece four-donut rivet die-struck vaulted nickel and brass construction with black enamel.
Front shows a black enameled swastika in the center with an eight-pointed star burst in the background.
Round brass oak leaf wreath is dated 1941 at the base.
Reverse is maker marked 134, for the manufacturing firm of Otto Klein from Hanau am Main.
Marked on reverse in the center of the German Cross.
Wide vertical T-bar style pin back with a c-catch.
Black leatherette presentation case measures 4 1/4 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches tall by 1 1/8 inches tall.
Interior base is black velvet.
Upper interior lid is a beige satin material.
This badge was awarded for gallantry in combat action above and beyond the call of duty.
This was to have been worn on the left pocket breast of the combat tunic.
It was Germanys second highest valor award.
RARE. Measures 2 9/16 inches wide by 2 9/16 inches tall.