Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz) was the highest ranking award in the Nazi German military during WWII with its inception in late 1939. To qualify as a recipient of the Knight’s Cross, a soldier must already have been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class, and perform one of a wide range of actions such as acts of extreme heroism, or exceptional leadership as an officer. There were several variations (grades) of the Knight’s Cross, including Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Oak Leaves with Swords, Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds, and finally Golden Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds.
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German Medals & Awards
Knights Cross with Ribbon & Case — Juncker 800 L/12
SOLD!Here’s one for the serious WW2 investor folks, the ever desirable Juncker 800 L/12 Knights Cross, with ribbon and case — all original to the piece! The Juncker made Knights Cross is considered the most desirable of the Knights Crosses primarily due to the fact their factory was destroyed late in the war by allied bombing. What this means is, since any unissued crosses (as well as the dies) would have been destroyed in the bombing…
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German Medals & Awards
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross by Juncker L/12 800 (rare variant)
SOLD!These don’t come around very often, and certainly not this very rare variant. A Juncker Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with the “L/12” stamp appearing ahead of (not following) the “800” stamp.
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German Medals & Awards
Knights Cross with Original Ribbon & Case by Steinhauer & Lück, “Micro 800”
SOLD!This is an early Knight Cross of the Iron Cross from maker Steinhauer & Luck, (S&L) in the “Micro 800” variant, with original issue case and ribbon.
