Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity all reinforced with rows of

all reinforced with rows of machine stitching

in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to the men and women who had made a significant contribution to the success of the jubilee and the associated Vatican Exposition

He was the pilot of a DH 9 aircraft

gold with enamels

reverse impressed “MICHAELIS” and “425”

Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity all reinforced with rows of(Eichenlaub und Schwertern zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Instituted 15 July 1941. (1941 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a pair of crossed swords, topped by three detailed oak leaves, the reverse with intact attachment prongs curved into a loop, stamped with a silver content mark of 800, measuring 22. 47 mm (w) x 27. 26 mm (h), weighing 7. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.