nominated on 9 January 1943 for three wounds
dagger itself in very good condition and untouched since 1945 (purchased in Zagreb from a family this Summer)
each arm is composed of a cluster of seven rays
He was later posted to the 13th Infantry Battalion for a short time
Pinned into the peak of the cap is an insignia in the form of a SS-style German national eagle
Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Knights Cross In Gold, C.1890 Auction Archive nominated on 9 January 1943(Ordre de la Couronne de Chne). Instituted by King Wilhelm II in 1841. In 18k Gold, a knights cross presenting a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion features the crowned cypher of Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands on a green enamelled field, reverse is mirrored, measures 35. 6mm (w) x 38. 7mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 12. 2 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, medallions have been reaffixed and are off