Germany, Federal Republic. An Oak Leaves and Swords Clasp to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 1957 Version Auction to the Maida 74

to the Maida 74

and a Wound Badge Black grade

along with his award document (confirming his award of the Iron Cross 2nd Class

the central “crown” link features a pinch-closure that secures the chain shut

Private Harvey J

Germany, Federal Republic. An Oak Leaves and Swords Clasp to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, 1957 Version Auction to the Maida 74(Eichenlaub und Schwertern zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse consisting of three overlapping oak leaves situated above a pair of crossed swords, the reverse retaining two malleable attachment prongs retaining a period original shortened length of neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 24. 56 mm (w) x 28. 13 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.