Germany. A Rare 1939-40 German Commemorative War Medal Auction Archive dark patina on the bronze

dark patina on the bronze parts of the cross

late War period issue

one that had been around for centuries

The liner features a faded stamp reading “58” for sizing

It was called "hitting the silk"

Germany. A Rare 1939-40 German Commemorative War Medal Auction Archive dark patina on the bronzeMedal is die struck in bronzed iron (magnetic), 32. 14mm, it weighs 14. 4 grams, in mint condition, unmarked, with original ribbon. Very rare. Footnote: In 1971 72, in Frankfurt, a local coin medal dealer collector, his last name is Granass, bought a small quantity of these medals (20 30 pcs) directly from a director, Mr. Ferdinand Wiedmann; at the time factory was being closed down, and during a clean up, a small batch of these medals was discovered.