Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version United Republic of 1896 Ashanti Star - Unnamed

1896 Ashanti Star - Unnamed as issued

and is commemorated on page 504 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

it was decided to discontinue the award and in 1954

9 - Shield Badges

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version United Republic of 1896 Ashanti Star - Unnamed(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of a bronze alloy with multi coloured layering, the obverse consisting of a an eight pointed double overlaid starburst pattern with a silvered and patinated finish, with a central silvered disc overlaid by a 1957 style Iron Cross complete with blackened core and a ribbed frame, within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a date of