The Order Of Socialist Fatherland In Gold certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 7th Panzer Division

Footnote: The 7th Panzer Division was a German elite armored formation which participated in the Battle of France

Knight's Cross in silver and enameled center

Rogers joined the RFC overseas from the CEF and accompanied No

49 Squadron from June 1942-April 1943

The large style brown leather washer is intact and is included with the dagger

The Order Of Socialist Fatherland In Gold certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 7th Panzer DivisionThe Order of Socialist Fatherland in Gold First Class, in solid Gold and enamels (tested as 14Kt., unmarked); measures 38. 21mm(width) x 49. 05mm(height), weighs 54. 0 grams; Order was instituted in 1963, and awarded to security and police forces for loyal service. Footnote: First class in solid gold was awarded to a selected few leaders of the Romanian police and security forces, probably less then 10 awarded; extremely rare in solid gold.