Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version United Republic of Shield insignia in a three-piece

Shield insignia in a three-piece construction

the reverse with a central raised stag’s skull with a globe between its antlers

two letters concerning Gehlken’s army registration papers (210x147mm

A Cased German Social Welfare Decoration - 3rd Class – in bronze gilt and enamels

white fabric lined inside lid and recessed medal bed

Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version United Republic of Shield insignia in a three-piece(Eichenlaub und Schwertern zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Instituted 15 July 1941. (1941 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a pair of crossed swords, topped by three detailed oak leaves, the reverse with intact attachment prongs curved into a loop, stamped with a silver content mark of 800, measuring 22. 47 mm (w) x 27. 26 mm (h), weighing 7. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.