"The German Cross" by Dietrich Maerz consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in January 1969

in January 1969

An Unknwon Austrian Imperial Regimental Badge

he was posted to the Casualty Company at Exhibition Camp (Hospital Section)

passing his Abitur exams in 1896

the Dutch government officially closed its borders to any Jewish refugees

"The German Cross" by Dietrich Maerz consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac in January 1969The first comprehensive book about the second highest military order of the Third Reich. All official manufacturers including their sometimes numerous variations are discussed and presented in depth and with high quality pictures. Chapters include manufacturing details, regulations, metal and cloth versions, miniatures, documents and various stunning groups, and much more! This is the definitive work on the Order of the German Cross. Over 440 pages