An Order Of St. John; Grand Cross Set Auction Archive Högl also uncovered a briefcase

Högl also uncovered a briefcase containing documents with evidence of Himmler's attempted peace negotiations with the western Allies

fine white enamel chipping evident on the obverse upper arm and reverse lower arm

The date on which he joined the Royal Navy in not yet established but on August 1

arriving in the French theatre on February 8

An Order Of St. John; Grand Cross Set Auction Archive Högl also uncovered a briefcaseGrand Cross: bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 72 mm x 75. 5 mm, on a full length sash; and Breast Star: bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 79. 5 mm x 79. 7 mm, vertical pinback. Light spotting and streaking on the enamels on the Breast Star, the enamels on the Grand Cross are intact, tape residue on the sash in two locations from previous board mounting, near extremely fine.