Germany, Heer. A Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, 1957 Version with Wartime Signed Letter, from the Estate of Generalmajor Gustav Boehringer Auction Archive the twelve o’clock arm topped

the twelve o’clock arm topped by two silver ribbon which connect to a crown suspension with a loop and period original ribbon

the obverse centre presenting the initials F I A

Maashoff volunteered for service in the 11th Hussar Regiment on August 6th

Complains of dizziness

silver with a lovely patina

Germany, Heer. A Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, 1957 Version with Wartime Signed Letter, from the Estate of Generalmajor Gustav Boehringer Auction Archive the twelve o’clock arm topped(Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes Ausfhrug 1957 mit Brief). Constructed of neusilber, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a pebbled void, the reverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a raised date of 1939, the twelve oclock arm topped by two ribbed bars culminating in an eyelet and suspension ring