Germany, Third Reich. A Case For A National Award Archive he served in the I

he served in the I

with an official seal at the bottom right and original signature of Croatian Ustasha Colonel

fold over closure

Wrapped around the crossguard and handle is a period original portepee

Stahel was awarded the Knight’s Cross on January 18

Germany, Third Reich. A Case For A National Award Archive he served in the I(Etui). Constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt political style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed maroon velvet medal bed likely intended for the storage of a table medal, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 90 mm (w) x 90 mm