"The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross" (Two Volume Set) by Dietrich Maerz Archive overlaying silvered arabesques which join

overlaying silvered arabesques which join the arms through the quadrants

glue residue on the reverse of the original ribbon)

London Gazette 22 February 1918: For services in action with enemy submarines

28 for Saxe- Coburg and Gotha

increasing troop strength and deploying more soldiers to the CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defense Group)

"The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross" (Two Volume Set) by Dietrich Maerz Archive overlaying silvered arabesques which joinThis is the ultimate reference work on the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and Higher Grades. This two volume, 900 page edition covers virtually every aspect of these most prestigious German valor awards from World War Two. Author Dietrich Maerzs comprehensive approach to the subject matter sets a new standard for excellence in the field of militaria research projects. In addition to reams of never before published information about the awards there