Germany, Wehrmacht. A Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, by C.E. Juncker

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). This Knight’s Cross features a regulation silver frame in the shape of a cross pattée that is marked L/12 for maker C.E. Juncker, Berlin, and 800, for silver content, equidistant from the centerline on the full-rounded eye for suspension, the Cross is of multi-piece constructed with a blackened eggshell sheen iron core, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika surrounded by a ribbed border, forming the distinctive # effect on the ribbed inner portion of the frame adjacent to the swastika, the lower arm features the re-institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse does not show wear on the beading nor on the paint, measuring 48.68 mm (w) x 48.23 mm (h), weighing 32.3 grams, on loop for suspension from period original neck ribbon, with very minor signs of wear, with the paint well-preserved, presenting attractive dark patina, and in near extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity provided by Dietrich Maerz, dated 6 December 2018.