Germany. An Unusual Napoleonic German Cross In Silver certificate_of_authenticity In fine zinc with red

In fine zinc with red patination

Knight's Cross on 20 June 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See and commander of U-552 - 87th Oak Leaves on 11 April 1942 as Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-552

the former constructed of aluminum

Footnote: Cecil Morris Nelson was born in 1909 in the United Kingdom

then seeing promotions in 1941

Germany. An Unusual Napoleonic German Cross In Silver certificate_of_authenticity In fine zinc with redConstructed of plain silver (about 1 mm thick), finely hand engraved "Germania" on obverse and "Victoria" on reverse, further hand engraved shape of the cross, 36. 6mm x 49. 0mm, stamped into ring "F. V." and "13" (for 13 Loth), of very good quality manufacture, in worn condition; circa early 1800's manufacture, very nicely done and very rare.