Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, Early 1957 Version Auction Curt von François (1852-1931)

Curt von François (1852-1931)

well marked "800" along with Imperial German hallmarks

this responsibility had been transferred to the Department of Indian Affairs

reverse centre with an red and white enamelled centre and Latin motto surround Deo Juvante (God Help)

pleasing toning to silver frame and with minimal contact to core or frame

Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, Early 1957 Version Auction Curt von François (1852-1931)(Ritterkeuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened core situated within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm topped by an an integral loop retaining a suspension ring featuring a shortened length of neck ribbon, both the twelve