Germany, Heer. A Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, 1957 Version with Wartime Signed Letter, from the Estate of Generalmajor Gustav Boehringer Auction Archive Latvian Regimental Badge - In

Latvian Regimental Badge - In silvered tombac

the obverse centre presenting the initials F I A

silver with a lovely patina

Maashoff volunteered for service in the 11th Hussar Regiment on August 6th

the twelve o’clock arm topped by two silver ribbon which connect to a crown suspension with a loop and period original ribbon

Germany, Heer. A Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, 1957 Version with Wartime Signed Letter, from the Estate of Generalmajor Gustav Boehringer Auction Archive Latvian Regimental Badge - In(Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes Ausfhrug 1957 mit Brief). Constructed of neusilber, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a pebbled void, the reverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a raised date of 1939, the twelve oclock arm topped by two ribbed bars culminating in an eyelet and suspension ring