Germany, Federal Republic. A Presentation Case For A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross, 1957 Version Hold MDCCLXXII (Instituted By Gustav III

MDCCLXXII (Instituted By Gustav III MDCCLXXII)

After thirty-two months' service

being a non-smoker

measuring 415 mm in length

He was retired in 1972 in the rank of Oberst (Colonel)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Presentation Case For A Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross, 1957 Version Hold MDCCLXXII (Instituted By Gustav III(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes Etui). Constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a padded off white satin type lid liner, with a slotted and depressed black felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 80 mm (w) x 145 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), the hinge cover has been severed and there is minor material fatigue