Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity in GOLD and enamels

in GOLD and enamels

Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation inscribed "Colonel JOHN J

He was then attached to the Canadian Corps Camp Kinmel Park awaiting return to Canada

Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar with Rosette (12

when he took over command of the R

Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity in GOLD and enamelsAwarded to Major Gerhard T? rke, for bravery and leadership at Stalingrad; Cross with magnetic core and silver frame, marked "800" on reverse of the frame, silver loop marked "800" and "65", textbook example by maker "Klein & Quenzer", cross measures 48. 6x54. 73mm. Mounted on a lovely short original ribbon, as originally worn, in extremely fine condition. Sold with eight original photos of Major T? rke, along with period publication cutout titled