{"product_id":"germany-federal-republic-a-mint-cased-knights-cross-of-the-iron-cross-with-oak-leaves-and-swords-by-sl-c1965-g58183","title":"Germany, Federal Republic. A Mint Cased Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, by S\u0026L, c.1965","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). Instituted September 1st, 1939 (Cross), Instituted June 3rd, 1940 (Oak Leaves), Instituted July 15th, 1941 (Oak Leaves with Swords). (c. 1970 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened nonmagnetic core situated within a ribbed and silvered 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 twelve o’clock arm topped by an integral loop accommodating a clasp in the form of three overlaid oak leaves with crossed swords at the base, the reverse of the Oakleaves and Swords featuring a double-looped ring for suspension from its period original full length neck ribbon, marked “800” on the reverse of the cross and “925” on the reverse of the Oakleaves and Swords for silver content, the cross measuring 48.7 mm (w) x 54.9 mm (h), the clasp measuring 24.5 mm (w) x 27.0 mm (h), weighing 35.66 grams overall. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a smooth black-coloured faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with a functional exterior metal hinge, intact interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior push-button closure, the interior with a slot for the placement of the neck ribbon with a recessed space for the placement of the cross, measuring 80 mm (w) x 144 mm (l). In absolutely mint condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48415044763893,"sku":"G58183","price":587.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/AI1_3857.jpg?v=1784137570","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/germany-federal-republic-a-mint-cased-knights-cross-of-the-iron-cross-with-oak-leaves-and-swords-by-sl-c1965-g58183","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}