Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross - 1957 Version Archive named in impressed capitals to:

named in impressed capitals to: 518 J

The Italy Star was for his service after the capture of Pantellaria on June 11

He is buried in Roclincourt Valley Cemetery

There were only 22 recipients

Both very fine quality contemporary striking

Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross - 1957 Version Archive named in impressed capitals to:Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1957 Version Magnetic center, silvered frame, unmarked, 48. 5x48. 5mm, in extremely fine condition, with neck ribbon (folded). These (denazified) awards were issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1957 for Veterans wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear) and awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to such awards during the War; production of these awards ceased in 1986.