Netherlands, NSB. A Rare Mussert Cross for Combatants Republic of 70mm in length

70mm in length

with printed black arabic numerals from 1 to 12

Two integral loops emanate from the sides of the latter and retain an original hanger

Andrew Baird

Netherlands, NSB. A Rare Mussert Cross for Combatants Republic of 70mm in length(Mussertkruis). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black and red enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt swastika defaced by a Wolfsangel, situated above a semi circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse overlaid by a