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Knights Cross of the Iron Cross by Klein & Quenzer

A Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 by 65 - Klein & Quenzer A.G. of Idar-Oberstein. The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 was the highest award made by Nazi Germany to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership during World War II. The award is constructed a die struck three-piece construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal base that has been black bone painted. The two piece frame is constructed out of an “800” silver content that has been frosted and polished. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. The obverse features a large pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed mobile swastika and an embossed “1939” (Hitler's re-institution date) date to the lower arm, which is all on a black base and is surrounded by a silver ribbed/beaded row and flat outlying border. The reverse shows an embossed “1813” (the original Iron Cross institution date) date to the lower arm, which is on a black base and surrounded by that same silver ribbed/beaded row and flat outlying border. Silver frame stamped “800” on reverse top arm; measuring approximately 48.67 mm x 48.91mm, weighing approximately 30.1g; suspension ring stamped "800" and “65’; with length of original ribbon (ca. 21cm); textbook example with all the features of Klein & Quenzer. (Complete with Document of Expertise from Dietrich Maerz, author of The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross.)

Rating:    NM
Item Number:    M-31151





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