A Rare Three Quarter Ring Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 Auction arriving in England on the

arriving in England on the 28th

" and "PACKED 11/43" (November 1943) below on the cover

The scabbard shows some wear however there are no dents

All parts are original and other than glue repair

Smyth was honourably discharged upon demobilization on March 25

A Rare Three Quarter Ring Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross 1939 Auction arriving in England on theThe so called "Three Quarter Ring" Knight's Cross; non magnetic, with silver frame (marked "800" on reverse); measures 48. 40x52. 30mm, weighs 30. 1 grams. Silver loop measures 19. 5mm in length, marked 800. Slightly worn, extremely fine condition; with length of neck ribbon. This type of Knight's Cross is thoroughly described by D. Maerz in his book "The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross", and this example matches precisely the examples and features