having stated his birth year as two years earlier (1897 and not 1899)
He was also a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner (19375)
three push pins)
It has experienced wear and creasing on the laminated dust jacket
2) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Miniature
Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by the Royal Porcelain Factory Auction having stated his birth year(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed porcelain, the exterior finish in slate grey, bearing a central hand painted 1914 Iron Cross, situated within a circular green laurel leaf wreath, featuring a high set protruding handle, the base featuring dual maker marks of the Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin, measuring 7. 5 cm (w) x 7 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.