German Republic. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, Alternative 1957 Version, Early Silver Example Auction Archive 39 mm x 45

39 mm x 45

maker marked WERNSTEIN JENA D

Although all fifty-six members of the K-17 managed to abandon ship safely

He shall be nominated for membership and seconded by members of the Order

German Republic. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939, Alternative 1957 Version, Early Silver Example Auction Archive 39 mm x 45(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a silver frame and a blackened non magnetic core; the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse dated 1813 on the six oclock arm; marked 800 for silver content; suspended from a double looped broad ring for suspension; with its period original ribbon;