"The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross" (Two Volume Set) by Dietrich Maerz visually-hidden with 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier

with 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98

white and dark yellow embroidery on a blue wool base

It was awarded to coast guardsmen who distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility

but was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles

He joined the military in the early 1930s

"The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross" (Two Volume Set) by Dietrich Maerz visually-hidden with 2 Clasps Punjab FrontierThis is the ultimate reference work on the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and Higher Grades. This two volume, 900 page edition covers virtually every aspect of these most prestigious German valor awards from World War Two. Author Dietrich Maerzs comprehensive approach to the subject matter sets a new standard for excellence in the field of militaria research projects. In addition to reams of never before published information about the awards there