Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross Of 1900 GTRexclude The three-piece glossy black leather

The three-piece glossy black leather chin cord rests upon the visor with black buckles on either side and is fastened to the cap via magnetic gilt buttons showing the Latvian coat of arms

1943 he was engaged in Russia with the 25thPanzer Grenadier Division

Manzel" on the obverse

it is from this time that we have the first record of Blab’s military record

Germany, Imperial. A General Honour Cross Of 1900 GTRexclude The three-piece glossy black leather(Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens 1900). Constructed of silver and Gold, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross, the obverse with a central Gold applique bearing the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of 1900, the reverse with a Gold applique bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 85 mm (w) x 43.