The Order Of Socialist Fatherland In Gold certificate_of_authenticity Royal Naval Long Service and

Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to the HMS Thistle - George VI (180866 ALFRED WEEKS

A Post War Signed Photograph of a Knight's Cross Recipient - SS-Sturmbznnf

by "Spink"

Knight's Cross in silver and enameled center

The Order Of Socialist Fatherland In Gold certificate_of_authenticity Royal Naval Long Service andThe Order of Socialist Fatherland in Gold First Class, in solid Gold and enamels (tested as 14Kt., unmarked); measures 38. 21mm(width) x 49. 05mm(height), weighs 54. 0 grams; Order was instituted in 1963, and awarded to security and police forces for loyal service. Footnote: First class in solid gold was awarded to a selected few leaders of the Romanian police and security forces, probably less then 10 awarded; extremely rare in solid gold.