since at that point in time Knie had already been promoted to Obergefreiter
He was the 90th recipient of the Oak Leaves on April 23
light discolouration and wear on the dust jacket
reverse is maker marked "DRAGO PARIS" and marked "25
(Reichssportabzeichen in Silber)
Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People, Type Ii, Ii Class In Gold And Diamonds, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity since at that point in(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Romne). Instituted January 1948. Type II. A five point star composed of Gold rays, obverse central medallion features an orange enamel field with a central emblem of the Socialist Republic of Romania, surrounded by a silver ring inlaid with 22 diamonds, a Gold wreath design surrounds the ring, reverse plain, features a horizontal pin and brooch style catch, four rivets, measures 62. 75mm (w) x 62. 87mm (h), weighs