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

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Etui). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue; post-1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and nickel-silver, on a double loop for suspension from a period original neck ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic core within a ribbed nickel-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”, unmarked, measuring 48.52 mm (w) x 54.32 mm (h), weighing 29.6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silver embossed LDO insignia, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted and depressed black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 80 mm (w) x 145 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.