Germany, Third Reich. A Type I Oakleaves To The Knights Cross With Case & Ribbon, By Gebrüder Godet & Co.

(Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen kreuzes). A silver oakleaf cluster with three leaves, the reverse makred 900 and SiLBER l/50 for Gebrüder Godet & Co., Berlin, measuring 20.20 mm (w) x 19.26 mm (h), weighing 6.9 grams, exhibiting a nice patina on obverse and reverse, and in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by an original ribbon, equipped with two Prym snaps on each end, measuring 45 mm (w) x 470 mm (l), and in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by an early case of issue, measuring 77 mm (w) x 101 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), and in very fine condition. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Dietrich Maerz, dated 27 January 2019.

Footnote: The Oakleaves to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross were introduced on 3 June 1940. During the course of World War Two a total of 869 Oakleaves were awarded to German servicemen. Another eight went to foreign recipients.