An Albanian Order Of Fidelity; Commander's Cross (1940-1944) By E.gardino, Rome Auction then to HMS Colossus in

then to HMS Colossus in February 1945

but of typical C

the Cross in its hardshelled case of issue with card

1997) was a highly decorated German naval officer who served as a U-boat commander during the Second World War until transferred to Oberkommando der Kreigsmarine (German Navy High Command)

To a Bootsmannsmmaten Fritz Strunkelnberg

An Albanian Order Of Fidelity; Commander's Cross (1940-1944) By E.gardino, Rome Auction then to HMS Colossus inType II with Fasces and "FERT" inscriptions; Silver gilt with black, red and light blue enamels, maker marked "E. GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse, 50. 7 mm x 84. 3 mm, on a full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.