Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, with Case, Early 1957 Version

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Etui). Constructed of iron and silver, on a double loop ring suspension with its period original length of neck ribbon, 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 reverse twelve o’clock arm marked with a silver content number of “800”, measuring 17.94 mm (w) x 53.86 mm (h), weighing 29.9 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted and depressed black velvet medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 78 mm (w) x 145 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), a high-quality early 1957 version in overall extremely fine condition.