Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Alternate 1957 Version GTRexclude a silver grade Infantry Assault

a silver grade Infantry Assault Badge “Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen”

constructed of two silver woven tresse separated by a blue middle woven stripe

He was awarded the Knight’s Cross on January 18

inscribed "NORTHUMBERLAND" around "EXCELSIOR 40"

allowing "temporary entry" of Soviet troops into Yugoslav territory which allowed the Red Army to assist in operations in the northeastern areas of Yugoslavia

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Alternate 1957 Version GTRexclude a silver grade Infantry AssaultAn example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class alternate de nazified version; consisting of a white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised three pointed stem of oak leaves with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; an unmarked