Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 Auction with silvered oakleaf on top

with silvered oakleaf on top

this Order was awarded in a single grade (as presented here)

bearing double-sided central white enameled medallion overlaid by gilded monograms of King Wilhelm I

certified by the handwritten signature of General Kurt von der Chevallerie (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Godess

Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 Auction with silvered oakleaf on top(Heer Tornister). A well preserved First World War Heer Tornister (haversack), constructed of a rigid wooden frame with an exterior liner and outer flap constructed of a weather hardened olive drab canvas. It retains a rabbit fur reverse exterior liner (a substitution for earlier cowhide examples reflecting late war material scarcity), with intact brown leather shoulder straps culminating in aluminum clips and D rings. The interior features multiple