He was one of only 27 recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
the obverse lid with a gold embossed Polish national eagle inside of a ring inscribed “POLONIA RESTITUTA” (“REBIRTH OF POLAND”)
) Navy Associations: Medal "For Bravery in the World War 1914-1918" 6
illustrating three maple leaves with engraved veins
one missing nut
South Africa. The Second World War Medals To Lieutenant Colonel J.m De Klerk Archive He was one of onlyGreat Britain 1939 45 Star, bronze gilt, measures 38. 13mm (w) x 50. 65mm (h inclusive of integral ring), reverse impressed P279395 J. M DE KLERK, on original ribbon, reverse bears patch of gilt wear and residue, reverse of ribbon bears glue and paper residue, near very fine condition; Great Britain Africa Star, bronze gilt, measures 38. 39mm (w) x 51. 20mm (h inclusive of integral ring), reverse impressed P279395 J. M. DE KLERK, on original ribbon,