Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Oak Leaf Clasps, 1957 Version, by Steinhauer & Lück

(Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). A pair of Oak Leaf clasps to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, including:

1. One constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of three overlaid oak leaves, the reverse with malleable attachment prongs intact, stamped with a silver content number of “800”, otherwise unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, measuring 19.94 mm (w) x 19.37 mm (h), weighing 4.8 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. An Oak Leaf with Swords clasp, constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse consisting of three overlaid oak leaf situated above a pair of crossed swords, all executed in exceptional detail, the reverse with malleable attachment prongs intact, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, measuring 26.03 mm (w) x 28.42 mm (h), weighing 8.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.