Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, Archive Since joining the unit this

Since joining the unit this officer

1901 for gallantry in action during the Boer War

Naming is officially engraved in italics on the Egypt Medal and in capitals on the ALSGCM

The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished itself in the particular through its exemplary defense of the Marienhoehe and the heights to the north-west of the Gesnes

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Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, Archive Since joining the unit thisAwarded 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