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6120 - Ewald von Retze – Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph, 1918
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Ewald von Retze – Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph, 1918 Copper, gold-plated (partially worn), enameled, movable crown, engraved “29 K” on the inside of the ribbon ring. On the original ribbon, 35 mm wide. Width of the cross: 31 mm; weight without ribbon: approx. 8.5 g. Signs of wear and age. Extremely rare. Also included, from the same source, is a short section of ribbon and two small field buckles. The “29 K” refers to the 29 examples made of gold-plated copper that were awarded during World War I. Von Retze received this high honor for his brave actions during the defensive battle of Bapaume (August 21–September 3, 1918), for repelling the enemy that had already broken through, and for recapturing seven of his own artillery pieces. Condition: II
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