The Start of the Grand Cross consists of an eight point
star with a golden finish featuring the 1939 Iron Cross in
the center. Prototypes of this badge were produced by the
Munich jewelers Rath, but none were ever awarded. The only
example of this badge was found by the US Army at the end
of WWII and it is currently displayed at West Point. This is
a superb reproduction featuring multi-piece construction and
great detail.
