A Rare Three Quarter Ring Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 GTRexclude eagles and swords in Gold

eagles and swords in Gold

maker marked Braca Knaus

African Service Medal to E

1944 and November 3

protective black fabric backing stitched to the reverse of cufftitle

A Rare Three Quarter Ring Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 GTRexclude eagles and swords in GoldThe so called "Three Quarter Ring" Knight's Cross; non magnetic, with silver frame (marked "800" on reverse); measures 48. 40x52. 30mm, weighs 30. 1 grams. Silver loop measures 19. 5mm in length, marked 800. Slightly worn, extremely fine condition; with length of neck ribbon. This type of Knight's Cross is thoroughly described by D. Maerz in his book "The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross", and this example matches precisely the examples and features