United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, I Class Grand Cross Star (Gcvo) Hold General der Infanterie Wilhelm Burgdorf

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

and his Memorial Cross were forwarded to his widow

heavy version in tombac

he was taken on strength at Military District No

the Royal Naval Barracks at Devonport on January 21

United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, I Class Grand Cross Star (Gcvo) Hold General der Infanterie Wilhelm BurgdorfInstituted 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