• The Knight's Cross Award
• The Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross
• The Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knight's Cross
• The Oak Leaves with Swords & Diamonds to The Knight's Cross Award
• Other Silver Oak Leaves
• Visor Cap Insignia
• The German Cross
• Pilot/Observer Badge With Diamonds
• Hitler's NSDAP Gold Party Badge Set

Museum Copy Shop

• The Knight's Cross Award
• The Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross
• The Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knight's Cross
• The Oak Leaves with Swords & Diamonds to The Knight's Cross Award
• Other Silver Oak Leaves
• Visor Cap Insignia
• The German Cross
• Pilot/Observer Badge With Diamonds
• Hitler's NSDAP Gold Party Badge Set

THE OAK LEAVES TO THE KNIGHT'S CROSS

During the Western campaigns it became apparent that a new grade of award would be needed to further distinguish those who had received the highest grade of the Iron Cross, the Knight's Cross (Ritterkreuz). On June 3rd, 1940 Hitler introduced the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross.

Criteria for the Oak Leaves was based on continued excellence in command, bravery of the highest order or actions of significant importance. Recommendations for the Oak Leaves were formally presented by the Commanding Officer and reviewed all the way to Hitler, who closely scrutinized each one and very often presented the award personally.

Offered for sale here is a superb, true Museum Copy of this much sought after award. Check the photographs and I'm sure you will agree they simply don't come any better then this fine example. An excellent addition to any Third Reich collection. Correct case and ribbon included.

I usually have a few on hand, but from time to time there may be a waiting period of a couple of weeks until the next shipment arrives.

• Each $375 US (ribbon & case included)