Germany, HJ. A Neckerchief and Leather Knot Auction label affixed to the bottom

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

the reverse of the plaque is partially covered by paper

where he took up the post as head of the department of European painting

Type II with Gothic script

Frederick II (AKA Frederick the Great)

Germany, HJ. A Neckerchief and Leather Knot Auction label affixed to the bottom(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.