Footnote: The order was established in 1949
He was also a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner (19375)
the reverse with two integral loops connecting to a gilded zink pendant in the form of a central radiant star flanked by laurel leaves
It has experienced wear and creasing on the laminated dust jacket
having stated his birth year as two years earlier (1897 and not 1899)
Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by the Royal Porcelain Factory Auction Footnote: The order was established(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.