Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, with Case, 1957 Version

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern mit Etui). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop connecting to a silver clasp with a double suspension ring, the obverse consisting of three detailed oak leaves above crossed swords, the reverse twelve o’clock arm marked with a silver content number of “800”, the reverse of the clasp similarly marked with a silver content number of “800”, the cross measuring 48.15 mm (w) x 54.24 mm (h), the clasp measuring 25.57 mm (w) x 27.48 mm (h), with an overall weight of 37.6 grams, accompanied by a period original length of neck ribbon, measuring 46 mm (w) x 505 mm (l), also accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a white satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed and slotted black velvet medal bed, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 80 mm (w) x 146 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.