Germany. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 Desk Ornament Hold emboss stamped with the "HAKENSTERN"

emboss stamped with the "HAKENSTERN" maker mark and the company's insignia where the strap wraps around to the reverse

and signed in purple crayon by Colonel Georg von Bismarck

engraved "R-173581 J

102 mm x 380 mm

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

Germany. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 Desk Ornament Hold emboss stamped with the "HAKENSTERN"Two 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