View asset onlyDig, Auszeichnungen Drittes ReichA Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross 1939 in Gold, in its presentation case Gilt silver, the edges polished, closed suspension ring, lower cross arm punched ‘900’ and ‘1’ for Deschler & Sohn Munich. Unworn (Nie 7.04.01). Dimensions ca. 53 × 60 mm, weight 37.7 g. Sewn neck ribbon. Blue award presentation case with black velvet insert and silver coloured silk cover lining, the edges are lightly rubbed. Included is a current Niemann expertise. Of extreme rarity. The gold class of this award, instituted on 8 July 1944, was produced in small numbers. Only two were actually awarded, by Albert Speer on 20 April 1945. This example comes from Kleßheim Castle near Salzburg, where the Orders Chancellery’s stock was relocated near the end of the war.IdentifierAKG1367933SourceInterfotoCredit lineakg-images / InterfotoSize3278px × 4205px (39 MB) 27.7 cm × 35.6 cm @ 300 dpiAdd to lightbox: 'My First Lightbox'Add to cartDownload