Germany. A Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross, By Steinhauer & Lück, With Case Auction Archive On the outbreak of World

On the outbreak of World War I

85 mm x 135 mm each

with minimal surface and gilt wear evident

He had achieved a Grade 10 education when he enlisted for six years' service as an Apprentice Seaman in the United States Navy

Germany. A Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross, By Steinhauer & Lück, With Case Auction Archive On the outbreak of WorldA fine and complete example of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, with an iron core and frame marked on the reverse with 800 and 4, indicating silver and manufacture by Steinhauer & Lck, loop marked 935. The silver frame exhibits the die flaws and manufacturing characteristics of a B Type, including the so called dent row at the lower inwards going 3 o'clock arm. The second identifier is the so called "knee flaw" in the knee between the 6 and 9