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The Iron Cross was originally founded in 1813 and was considered Germany’s highest military decoration. The Iron Cross was conferred upon military personnel who rendered outstanding service and demonstrated unwavering bravery in the face of the enemy. In order to receive a higher grade, an individual had to first receive a lower grade.
Knight’s Cross: 7,313 (according to other sources 7,318 to 7,361; including 73 foreigners) Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves: 882 + 9 foreigners (Degrelle, Dumitrescu, Koga, Lascar, Muñoz Grandes, Mannerheim, Rebane, Teodorini, Yamamoto) Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords: 159 + 1 foreigner (Yamamoto)
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An “Ersatz” Knight’s Cross was a lower grade medal that was converted into a makeshift Knight’s Cross. For example, a Knight’s Cross ribbon loop would be attached to a II Class Cross and the ribbon passed through the new loop. The awards cases for the Knight’s Cross are varied in pattern; the most common measurement is 150x80x27mm.
Although more than 7,000 soldiers received the Knight’s Cross — Germany’s highest military award, often compared to the United States’ Congressional Medal of Honor or the British Victoria Cross — only 98 also received the highest award for physical courage in the face of the enemy.
Home. Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare 1939 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, by C.F. Zimmermann, with Maerz and Niemann Certificates. G56047. $39,750 USD. Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, Postwar Veteran’s Example, by Rudolf Souval. G55300. $950 USD.
1957 pattern of the Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross made from Deumer with original wartime Schickle made parts. Iron core 2nd pattern. Three-part construction. Full original black color. The Swords made by Steinhauer & Lück. "800" stamped on the back. With the matching case of issue. The case opens and closes correctly.
Of the 160 holders of the RK with Oakleaves and Swords, 14 are known to be alive in 1999 and of the 159 German holders, 38 (24%) are known to have been killed in action or are listed as missing in action during WWII. The Knights Cross with Oakleaves. Swords to the Oakleave cluster. worn above the RK itself. Otto Weidinger.
