Germany, HJ. A Neckerchief and Leather Knot Auction and Order for Distinguished Defence

and Order for Distinguished Defence Service

later marrying Kathleen Kirkpatrick

label affixed to the bottom numbered "701" matching that on the award

ring has been re-soldered

Germany, HJ. A Neckerchief and Leather Knot Auction and Order for Distinguished Defence(HJ Halstuch mit dem Lederhalsknoten). An HJ neckerchief and knot set, the former constructed of a black cotton rayon blended cloth, unmarked, retaining its original configuration to accommodate the letter, itself constructed of multiple rows of pressed brown leather, unmarked, demonstrating only minor signs of material fatigue consistent with age and wear, in near extremely fine condition.