23 - Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 in 800 Silver, Replacement Procurement circa 1970, Maker L/12

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 in 800 Silver, Replacement Procurement circa 1970, Maker L/12 Silver (800/1000) and iron. A Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 as replacement / collector's production procurement, manufactured circa 1970 in 800 silver. The obverse displays the characteristic Iron Cross with raised silver frame and beaded edge decoration, the swastika in the center and the date "1939" in the lower arm. The reverse with smooth surface, the date "1813" in the lower arm and the hallmarks "800" and maker's code "L/12" at the upper arm. Large suspension ring with original hook clasp, good condition, 50 x 50 mm. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was the third grade of the Iron Cross during the Second World War and was worn as a neck order on a black-white-red ribbon. The hallmark "L/12" is attributed to the Berlin manufacturer C. E. Juncker, one of the principal producers of the Knight's Cross. The present replacement procurement from circa 1970 was crafted in the same artisanal tradition and served as a substitute for lost or damaged original pieces. German Description Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 in 800 silver, replacement around 1970, manufacturer L/12 Silver (800/1000) and iron. A Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 as a replacement / collector's item, made around 1970 in 800 silver. The obverse shows the typical Iron Cross with raised silver frame and pearl border decoration, the swastika in the center and the year "1939" in the lower arm. The reverse has a smooth surface, the year "1813" in the lower arm and the hallmark "800" as well as the maker's code "L/12" on the upper arm of the cross. Large suspension eyelet with original draw hook, good condition, 50 x 50 mm. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was the third level of the Iron Cross in the Second World War and was worn as a neck decoration on a black, white and red ribbon. The hallmark "L/12" is attributed to the Berlin manufacturer C. ...