Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, By Walrauens, Grand Cross Star C.1940 Hold A German First War Group

A German First War Group - Mounted as originally worn German style

maker marked "KARL POLLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN 800"

Footnote: The Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 4 was a figther squadron of the Luftstreitkräfte within the Imperial German Army

Flight Lieutenant Rowe

an Iron Cross 2nd Class award document (140x200mm

Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo’s Period. An Order Of Christopher Columbus, By Walrauens, Grand Cross Star C.1940 Hold A German First War Group(Orden Herldica de Cristbal Coln). Instituted 1937. 1937 present issued. Civil Merit. A silver Pate cross with concave ends and ball finials, featuring two pointed silver rays in each quadrant, silver obverse centre exhibiting the bust of Christopher Columbus surrounded by a white enameled border with the inscription ILUSTRE Y ESCLARECIDO VARON DON CRISTOBAL COLON (Illustrated and Illuminated Male, Christopher Columbus), reverse with pin assembly and