Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oakleaves With Swords To The Knights Cross 1939, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed Footnote: This cross with a

Footnote: This cross with a screwback design was a private purchase

He had no uniform but he had a little button with the flag of China on it

the Iron Cross First Class (1942)

one side illustrating an eagle with raised wings on top of crossed cannons plus a picklehaube above

He enlisted in the German Army in 1911 and

Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oakleaves With Swords To The Knights Cross 1939, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed Footnote: This cross with a(Eichenlaub mit Schwertern des Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes 1939, 1957 Version). Constructed of silver (marked 800) on the reverse; with a double loop on the reverse; measuring 25. 60 mm (w) x 28. 20 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.