United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, I Class Grand Cross Star (Gcvo) Hold 1854 - August 3

1854 - August 3

General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf (1895–1945) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

heavy version in tombac

1916 by Emperor Karl I

United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, I Class Grand Cross Star (Gcvo) Hold 1854 - August 3Instituted in 1896. Cross in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with seven faceted rays, the pin and both screws securing the cross to the base in Gold, measuring 90. 2 mm (w) x 89. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring on the cross, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal Victorian Order is a