Description
A Czechoslovakian Revolutionary Cross
clasp is slightly bent
Above the top right pocket is a reapplied insignia in the form of a Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika
Lange was most likely injured during this retreat
1919 - 1934 Issue
Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The German Knights, Marian Knight Cross Hold A Czechoslovakian Revolutionary CrossInstituted February 17, 1806. In silver, a black and white enamelled Latin cross, the obverse medallion featuring a red enamelled cross on a white field, surrounded by a dark blue enamelled ring inscribed ORDO TEUT HUMANITATI, the reverse bears the year 1871, measures 34. 51 mm (w) x 44. 06 mm (h), worn on the original trifold ribbon, enamel contact to centre red cross, remains very fine.