The case of issue is constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior
ink smudging evident from the original screen-printing process
1896 and signed once more by Lentze
1889 in Lakefield
together with miniature medal
Germany, Federal Republic. A Set Of Oak Leaves With Swords To The Knight’s Cross Of The Iron Cross, 1957 Version, With Case Auction Archive The case of issue is(Eichenlaub und Schwertern zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, mit Etui). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of three detailed oak leaves, set above crossed swords, the reverse with malleable dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 25. 82 mm (w) x 28. 30 mm (h), including a period original length of ribbon, measuring 46 mm (w) x 312 mm (l), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light