Now Sold! an important Direct Family Provenanced Knights Cross Gallantry group just having been obtained directly from the family of Oberleutnant Artur Tiefensee,identified and verified on the Wehrmacht Awards Forum by a member who knew Tiefensee and his awards 7/ Grenadier Regiment 43, 1st Infantry Division. Awarded in August 1944 as a result of his actions in keeping a large number of Russians at bay, during which he sustained injuries resulting in the amputation of his right arm along with severe injuries to both legs, his Knights Cross forms the pinnacle of the group. Of significance is that the ribbon is fitted with a one piece elastic strap in contrast to the two piece strap with hook and ring. This made it possible for the one armed officer to dress himself with his decoration. Oberleutnant Tiefensee recovered from his injuries, later returning to the front and surviving the war. He died in April 2000 in Bremen. The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 is by Steinhauer & Luck, A-Type Micro 800, with magnetic core, frosted silver frame marked 800 on reverse top arm. Exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics and die flaws of a Steinhauer & Luck for the year of issue it is a textbook A-Type produced during Third Reich and known among collectors as “micro 800” version. Cross measures 48.22mm x 48.05mm, weight of approximately 34 grams, loop length of 19.88mm, wire diameter of 1.48mm and marked 800; with elasticated KK2? Ribbon, lightly worn, in good condition. Also included is his Deschler German Cross in Gold awarded in 1942. There is damage and loss to the enamel at the centre of the Swastika but it is very interesting to note that a dark mark between the top two legs is visible in the copy of the period photograph of him wearing it. His decorations also include his Iron Cross First Class, a button hole miniature Knights Cross and Ribbon, along with an Adolf Hitler visiting card, his Identity Disc showing his blood group and regiment and two lapel pins showing his membership of Ordensgemeinschaft der Ritterkreuztrager. On the occasion of his 70th Birthday he attended a venue hosted by members of the O.d.R where he was presented with a commemorative iron plate by Knights Cross winner Oberst Hans Michaelis, a photograph of whom is included, along with the iron plate. Also included is copy of the O.d.R magazine with an article on Tiefensee and the 1981 presentation, a photocopy of Ostpreussisches Tageblatt from September 1944 which gives full details on his Knights Cross Citation and copies of his birth and death certificate. Finally and most importantly, the grouping is accompanied by a signed and witnessed letter of authenticity by Klaus Tiefensee, Artur Tifensee’s son. PS a copy of the Knights cross association newsletter containing in German Language details of the citation and career are included

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NOW SOLD!   below.http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877491 Today, 07:48 PM   #17 Tom B Member Tom B is offline Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,716 Beautiful grouping, and 100% belonged to said owner…..I knew him very well...

Valuation WW2 Polish Medals ——————WW2 Polish Medals Free Valuations ——————————————– First world war medals The Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross ( Krzyż Pamiątkowy Monte Cassino) Polish militaria is a commemorative medal Awarded to all soldiers of the Polish second corps who fought in the the battle of montecassino and the battles for Piedimia and Passo corno After the capture of Monte casino in May 1944, the Polish government in exile in London created a campaign cross to commemorate the role of the Polish II Corps (often known as Anders Army) in capturing this strategic point, which had long blocked the Allied advance up the Italian peninsula. The Iron Cross Knights A consignment of 50,000 crosses was ordered from a manufacturer in Tel Aviv then part of British-ruled Palestine, where the Polish forces had spent part of 1942 and almost all of 1943 in training. A total of 48,498 crosses (serial numbers 1 to 48,498) were awarded with accompanying award documents issued in the field to each soldier who took part in the battle. Although it is commonly believed that no master record exists to indicate which serial numbers were given to specific soldiers, records do indicate which blocks of serial numbers were given to units within the Polish II Corps. Furthermore, the actual lists of named cross recipients are held at the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum Nazi Sword The 1502 un-awarded crosses (serial numbers 48,499 to 50,000) were eventually sold off to dealers and collectors.At the moment of its institution in June 1944, the medal was 19th in the Polish order of presidence ————————————————– The Cross of Merit with Swords polish war merit cross The Cross of Merit with Swords (Krzyż Zasługi z Mieczami) Polish military award established October 19, 1942, by the Polish Government in exile caterpiller badge value The Cross of Merit with Swords is awarded for deeds of bravery and valor during time of war not connected with direct combat, and for merit demonstrated in perilous circumstances. The cross may be awarded twice in each grade to the same person —————————————————————- The Polish Army Medal for War 1939-45 The Polish Army Medal for War 1939-45 ( Medal Wojska za Wojne 1939-45) Medal was created in 1945 by the Polish Government in excile (in London) to reward members of the Polish ground forces for service during the second world war . The criteria for eligibility was six months operational service or twelve months non operational . The Polish Cross of Valour. Walecznych 1944. The Polish Cross of Valour. In January 1940 the Polish Commander-in-Chief,Wladyslaw Sikorski , issued an order reintroducing the Cross of Valour. On 20th September, the President of Poland agreed to award the medal to eligible individuals who had already been awarded it four times during the Polish – Soviet War. People’s Republic of Poland In 1943, after the Battle of Lenino, General Zygmund Burling, commander of the Soviet-backed Polish First corps, awarded the Cross of Valour to several soldiers. The medal itself was approved as a military decoration by order of the Home National Council on 22 December 1944. Until 1947, some 40,000 of the medals had been awarded to Polish soldiers fighting alongside the Red Army.

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