Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity He retired on July 18

He retired on July 18

Navigator: 1st Lt

he returned to England and was posted to H

s Uganda 1897-98

with small metal "100" number set inside badge (presumably number of actions/missions)

Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, certificate_of_authenticity He retired on July 18Awarded 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