Oak Leaves and Diamonds

[Anthony T]

What are some important points to look for when dealing with Oak leaves with swords and diamonds. Are there specific maker marks, weight, feel etc. Any enlightenment would be greatly appreciated.
Best,

[Dietrich Maerz]

Anthony,

as you most likely know, there were only 27 awardees. There are several models, the most important are the A-Type (platinum and diamonds) and B-Type (silver and Simli).

I might be completely wrong, but the chances are extremely low that you will ever be in the fortunate position to have the chance to buy a real set. However, if that might ever be the case, you better make sure that the set you intend to buy is backed up with a 100% trace of ownership back to the original recipient or 'finder'. The set which was currently for sale in Germany at an auction house, for example, was a fake.

There are very good pictures in Stephen Previtera's book "The Iron Time".

Dietrich

[WalterB]

What are some important points to look for when dealing with Oak leaves with swords and diamonds. Are there specific maker marks, weight, feel etc. Any enlightenment would be greatly appreciated.
Best,

I would recommend reading Gordon Williamson's excellent book "The Iron Cross of 1939". I would also recommend having about $100,000+ spending money if you are interesting in acquiring one.

[Santi]

I would recommend reading Gordon Williamson's excellent book "The Iron Cross of 1939". I would also recommend having about $100,000+ spending money if you are interesting in acquiring one.

Yes, is true, there were only 27 awarded, so the price is extremely high
I dont know if 100G is ok...i think they worth more, like 175,000 - 200,000

100,000 or a bit less can go for a RK with swords, right?

[Anthony T]

WOW!--- ---Thats for the info. guys. I always look forward to reading new referances. Thanks for the recomendations.

[Santi]

Some info for you anthony:

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds

Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillianten



Date Instituted

15 July 1941



Requirements

* Awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

* Repeated acts of bravery above and beyond the call of duty (or a single act if it was of great importance)



Number Awarded

27 (Heer 11, Kriegsmarine 2, Luftwaffe 12, Waffen-SS 2)

Holders of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds



A



B

General der Panzertruppen Hermann Balck (31 Aug 1944)

Korvettenkapitän Albercht Brandi (24 Nov 1944)



C



D

SS-Obergruppenführer Joseph Dietrich (6 Aug 1944)



E



F



G

Oberst Adolf Galland (28 Jan 1942)

SS-Obergruppenführer Herbert Otto Gille (19 Apr 1944)

Major Gordon M Gollob (30 Aug 1942)

Oberstleutnant Hermann Graf (16 Sep 1942)



H

Oberst Erich Hartmann (25 Aug 1944)

General der Panzertruppen Hans Hube (20 Apr 1944)



I



J



K

Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring (19 July 1944)



L

Oberstleutnant Helmuth Lent (31 July 1944)

Korvettenkapitän Wolfgang Lüth (9 Aug 1943)



M

General der Panzertruppen Hasso von Manteuffel (18 Feb 1945)

Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille (2 Sep 1942)

Generalleutnant Dr. Karl Mauss (15 Apr 1945)

Generalfeldmarschall Walter Model (17 Aug 1944)

Oberst Werner Mölders (16 July 1941)



N

Major Walter Nowotny (19 Oct 1943)



O



P



Q



R

General der Fallschirmtruppen Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke (19 Sep 1944)

Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel (11 Mar 1943)

Major Hans-Ulrich Rudel (29 Mar 1944)



S

General der Panzertruppen Dietrich von Saucken (9 May 1945)

Hauptmann Wolfgang Schnaufer (16 Oct 1944)

Generalfeldmarschall Ferdinand Schörner (1 Jan 1945)

Oberst Adelbert Schulz (14 Dec 1943)

Oberst Hyazinth Graf von Strachwitz (15 Apr 1944)



T

Generalleutnant Theodor Tolsdorf (18 Mar 1945)



U



V



W



X



Y



Z

[ethreecee]

finest recreations every made!!

[SiPo]

finest

Nice copies.

G

[Anthony T]

Thanks guys---great information!---Much appreciated.--

[ekhunter]

Yes, is true, there were only 27 awarded, so the price is extremely high
I dont know if 100G is ok...i think they worth more, like 175,000 - 200,000

100,000 or a bit less can go for a RK with swords, right?

I would be very cautious on this. You could probably name your price for Diamonds, also depends who they belonged to as to where to start. $200,000 for starters? With only 27 recipients, you better have documentation from their family(children), or something very strong to back the authenticity also.

[Santi]

I would be very cautious on this. You could probably name your price for Diamonds, also depends who they belonged to as to where to start. $200,000 for starters? With only 27 recipients, you better have documentation from their family(children), or something very strong to back the authenticity also.

Ohh yes, of course, big amount making sure that its an original one, and it would also be better to buy it directly from the family
It also depens, not every diamons set worth the same
I bet Rudel's one is the most expensive

[ekhunter]

Ohh yes, of course, big amount making sure that its an original one, and it would also be better to buy it directly from the family
It also depens, not every diamons set worth the same
I bet Rudel's one is the most expensive

I wouldn't mind having Rommel's or Hartmann's, but I'd take one from any of them.

[Dietrich Maerz]

This whole business of throwing prices around is absolutely unfounded and useless. And yes, one can surely buy a RK with swords clearly under 100K. But what are a few 100K more or less for some...

[Santi]

I wouldn't mind having Rommel's or Hartmann's, but I'd take one from any of them.

Oh, yes, forgot them
Rommel's one is the best