Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Barthropp’s remarkable wartime career

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

in Saint John

when war seemed imminent

maker marked "HEINRICH WEISS BUCHAREST" on the reverse centrepiece

414 awarded

Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Barthropp’s remarkable wartime careerAwarded 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