German, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Early Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück Province of China the obverse marked GAILDORF ALTES

the obverse marked GAILDORF ALTES SCHLOSS (GAILDORF OLD CASTLE)

scattered blackening wear evident on the obverse

whose lifelong and enthusiastic interest in Russian history and related subjects encouraged the author to write this compendium"

badge measuring 61 mm (w) x 72 mm (h - inclusive of fleur-de-lis

Flight Sergeant Murray

German, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Early Exhibition Example by Steinhauer & Lück Province of China the obverse marked GAILDORF ALTES(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub, Museumsstck). Constructed of neusilber with a non magnetic alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened non magnetic core situated within a ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop featuring an