Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross, 1957 Version Hold marked "STERLING" on the reverse

marked "STERLING" on the reverse of both pieces

in off-white

measuring 38 mm (w) x 60

Naming is impressed on the CGSM and CAFLSM

inside a red and black enameled diamond

Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross, 1957 Version Hold marked "STERLING" on the reverse(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a plated neusilber frame, the obverse bearing three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm bearing a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm bearing a reinstitution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop