Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross In Silver With 65Th Anniversary Clasp certificate_of_authenticity (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939

(Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 Herzstück)

tunica vaginalis is the pouch of the serous membrane that covers the testes)

marked on reverse with “8” for maker Ferdinand Hoffstätter

swivel crown

He requested them back or to have replacement medals sent to him

Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross In Silver With 65Th Anniversary Clasp certificate_of_authenticity (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939(Verdienstkreuz in Silber mit 70 Jubilumszahl). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 65 clasp, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the centerpiece of both the obverse and reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, maker marked H with a silver content mark of 938, measuring 40. 81 mm (w) x 42. 08 mm (h), weighing 18. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.