Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version United Republic of A Cased German Social Welfare

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

three Foot Guards units

finely produced in bronze gilt and enamels

white fabric lined inside lid and recessed medal bed

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Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves And Swords To The Knight’s Cross, 1957 Version United Republic of A Cased German Social Welfare(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.