Germany. A German Cross In Silver, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Grand Officer Breast Star: two-piece

Grand Officer Breast Star: two-piece construction

According to his official statement he had to look after his parents and siblings

Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (6424715) with the 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters"

which was worn by police personnel up to the rank of Lieutenant (Leutnant)

who was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Germany. A German Cross In Silver, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Grand Officer Breast Star: two-piece(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber). Consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a black enameled rotated (mobile) swastika, with the enamels well preserved without chipping of any kind and only minor contact marks; within a stamped silvered circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled rings with a silver core in