Hi Guys,
I have just received the latest auction list from our local militaria auction house, (I.S. Wright's of Ballarat, Australia), which has an RK up for grabs, so I thought I would mention it, the sale is #626, and it closes on the 29th of October. Item #3005. "German WW2 Cased Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Black matt finish to the magnetic iron centre. The '1813' date on the reverse lower arm of this cross is not as sharply defined as on the majority of Knight's Crosses. Silver frame stamped '800'. Original neck ribbon with ties. Black leatherette case with some scuff marks. White padded satin lining to the interior of the lid. Satin lining torn over the hinge section. Black flocking to the fitted base. This actual cross and case are pictured in Gordon Williamson's book, "The Iron Cross of 1939", page 279, with a further mention on pages 337-338, regarding this style of cross. It is also pictured and described in his privately printed book, "Collector's Guide to the Knight's Cross of the iron Cross". Both publications are included with this cross as well as a guarantee of authenticity from Jamie Cross UK dealer in original British and Third Reich medals in which he gives a history of it's acquisition. Minimum bid Aust $12,000.00."
The above description is from the catalogue, I am not trying to flog their wares for them, just found the description interesting, and should anyone want to see some photos (in colour) from the back page of the catalogue, PM me and I will send them through, as I can't post photos here at this time.
Cheers
Bob
I have just received the latest auction list from our local militaria auction house, (I.S. Wright's of Ballarat, Australia), which has an RK up for grabs, so I thought I would mention it, the sale is #626, and it closes on the 29th of October. Item #3005. "German WW2 Cased Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Black matt finish to the magnetic iron centre. The '1813' date on the reverse lower arm of this cross is not as sharply defined as on the majority of Knight's Crosses. Silver frame stamped '800'. Original neck ribbon with ties. Black leatherette case with some scuff marks. White padded satin lining to the interior of the lid. Satin lining torn over the hinge section. Black flocking to the fitted base. This actual cross and case are pictured in Gordon Williamson's book, "The Iron Cross of 1939", page 279, with a further mention on pages 337-338, regarding this style of cross. It is also pictured and described in his privately printed book, "Collector's Guide to the Knight's Cross of the iron Cross". Both publications are included with this cross as well as a guarantee of authenticity from Jamie Cross UK dealer in original British and Third Reich medals in which he gives a history of it's acquisition. Minimum bid Aust $12,000.00."
The above description is from the catalogue, I am not trying to flog their wares for them, just found the description interesting, and should anyone want to see some photos (in colour) from the back page of the catalogue, PM me and I will send them through, as I can't post photos here at this time.
Cheers
Bob
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