Germany, Imperial. A Star To The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Example Auction above a crossed sword and

above a crossed sword and branch

Investigation Report and Death Certificate

stamped "14K" (Gold) on the underside of the pin

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Admiral Sir James Somerville had taken up command as Commander-in-Chief

Germany, Imperial. A Star To The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Example Auction above a crossed sword and(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes Museumsstck). Constructed of gildered, silvered, and blackened bronze, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse bearing a featureless Iron Cross, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 89 mm (w) x 89 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.