Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity Africa Star

Africa Star

in Saint John

Footnote: Barthropp’s remarkable wartime career needs little introduction here

maker marked "HEINRICH WEISS BUCHAREST" on the reverse centrepiece

He was later attached in 1917 to the Depot Ships H

Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity Africa StarAwarded 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