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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945

MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS 55.8 x 53.1 mm

MAKER Deschler & Sohn
WEIGHT 28.5 g

US LOT US7-0551
EAN 3000000051023

US LOT US7-0551
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945

EAN 3000000051023
MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS 55.8 x 53.1 mm
MAKER Deschler & Sohn
WEIGHT 28.5 g

PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
US LOT US7-0551

MATERIAL silver
DIMENSIONS 55.8 x 53.1 mm
EAN 3000000051023
MAKER Deschler & Sohn
WEIGHT 28.5 g

Germany 1918 - 1945

Description

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This cross is die-struck from "900" silver, marked accordingly on the lower cross arm. Although lacking a maker's mark, its die pattern closely resembles the later-produced and issued knight crosses.

This original prototype exhibits a distinct Art Deco design for the ring support, differing from subsequent versions. The ribbon loop mirrors those found on the German Eagle Order crosses of the 2nd and 1st class, 1st type (further details available here: https://medalnetservices.com/articles/the-german-eagle-order-1st-type).

Featured prominently in Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson's book "The War Merit Cross 1. Class and higher Grades" (2017), this exact cross is documented on pages 335 and 336 as the initial design for the knights cross of the War Merit Cross.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to acquire a historical piece associated with one of the most intriguing military decorations of World War II.

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History Trader Inc., 521 Thorn Street #165, Sewickly, PA 15143-0165, USA

7th USA auction

Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross - Prototype

Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross - Prototype