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

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Etui). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened core inside of a silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring with oak leaf clasp and a period original neck ribbon, the twelve o’clock arm with a silver content number of “800”, measuring 48.59 mm (w) x 54.55 mm (h), weighing 36.0 grams (inclusive of oak leaves), accompanied by an extra suspension loop and its period original presentation case, constructed of a wood frame with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a padded white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted and depressed black velvet medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional magnetic metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 80 mm (w) x 145 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), the lid of the case does not close with a flush fit, otherwise in extremely fine condition.