Germany. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 Desk Ornament Hold We sent out rescue parties

We sent out rescue parties to find them and to dig them out

engraved "R-173581 J

and signed in purple crayon by Colonel Georg von Bismarck

Martin returned to duty on March 27

Great East Asia War 35th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

Germany. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 Desk Ornament Hold We sent out rescue partiesTwo piece construction, consisting of a base and an attachable plate; the base is constructed of a brass base, with a fabric underside to avoid scratching the desk, with two slotted balls fixated to the top for the plate to be inserted; the plate is constructed of a solid brass square, and features an artistic rendition of an Iron Cross of the Iron Cross on the obverse, with two oak leaves and an acorn; inscribed 1. Pi. 24 presumably for 1. Pionier