Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity and being greeted by the

and being greeted by the German Officers and Diplomatic Corps - 136 x 86 mm

all reinforced with rows of machine stitching

reverse impressed “MICHAELIS” and “425”

topped by an inscription of “DEUTSCHES REICH” (“GERMAN EMPIRE”) and above an inscription of “ELBLOTSE” (“ELBE PILOT”)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity and being greeted by the(Eichenlaub und Schwertern zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Instituted 15 July 1941. (1941 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a pair of crossed swords, topped by three detailed oak leaves, the reverse with intact attachment prongs curved into a loop, stamped with a silver content mark of 800, measuring 22. 47 mm (w) x 27. 26 mm (h), weighing 7. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.