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

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuz mit Etui). Constructed of iron and silver, on a double-looped ring suspension with its period original length of unaltered 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”, unmarked, measuring 48.00 mm (w) x 54.02 mm (h), weighing 28.4 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 black felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 73 mm (w) x 145 mm (l) x 26 mm (h), with some oxidation and loss of finish evident to the core of the cross, an early-period 1957 variation in overall near extremely fine condition.