Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity He retired on July 18

He retired on July 18

no chipping or cracks

it was a disastrous series of accidents amongst Royal Navy ships on their way from Rosyth in Scotland to fleet exercises in the North Sea

he returned to England and was posted to H

Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity He retired on July 18Awarded 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