A German Special Grade 50 Years Of Faithful Service Decoration By Deschler & Sohn Archive Knight's Cross of the Iron

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 (11mm)

Second badge is silvered tin

It was in Korea that he was to begin a series of offences

Corporal Burgdorf most likely was honoured in Ukraine or southern Russia

A German Special Grade 50 Years Of Faithful Service Decoration By Deschler & Sohn Archive Knight's Cross of the IronA German Faithful Service Decoration; Special Class for 50 Years of Service; silvered and gilded bronze and black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz); on loop for suspension (marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn); with its period original cornflower blue ribbon; measuring 41. 35 mm x 41. 40 mm; weighing 22. 7 grams with its ribbon; attractive patina from age; better than very fine condition.