Germany, Federal Republic. A Mint Cased Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, by S&L, c.1965 visually-hidden He was discharged in consequence

He was discharged in consequence of "his services being no longer required - KR&O - 392 - XXV

the rim trimmed in gold-coloured paint

in tombac with machine embroidered obverse

the pinback exhibiting greening

with only light contact marks on the enamels

Germany, Federal Republic. A Mint Cased Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, by S&L, c.1965 visually-hidden He was discharged in consequence(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). Instituted September 1st, 1939 (Cross), Instituted June 3rd, 1940 (Oak Leaves), Instituted July 15th, 1941 (Oak Leaves with Swords). (c. 1970 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened nonmagnetic core situated within a ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm