Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold Province of China Footnote: Founded on 26 September

Footnote: Founded on 26 September 1916

minor material fatigue is evident to the exterior of the case but the cross is in a near mint condition

but only one pin remaining

the obverse bearing dual hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire Sig runes

the reverse with standard double-claw prongs and catch

Germany, Kriegsmarine. The Awards, Documents, and Photos of Kapitänleutnant Erwin Leesten, German Cross in Gold Province of China Footnote: Founded on 26 September(Kriegsmarine Konvolut fr einen Kapitnleutnant und Trger des Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). A fascinating and superb collection of awards, documents, and photos from the estate of Kapitnleutnant Erwin Leesten, a recipient of the German Cross in Gold who, as part of a distinguished wartime career, initially served aboard the Type 1924 Torpedo Boat Wolf, before holding a variety of command positions in both torpedo boat and minesweeper units in the Baltic