EK 1939 knights cross 1957

[TheKnight]

Can anyone tell me what would a 1957 S + L Knights cross in its case be worth.

I know a guy who has one and is willing to sell

[TheKnight]

I am assuming it is real but dont know alot about them

Any comments on this particular cross would be appreciated and if any one would have any opinions on what 1957 crosses are worth it would be great

[Guest Darrell]

These are the modern poorly made RK's for the collector market. If your budget is $100-200, then these type will have to do.

If you can hold off and you can spend up over $800+, wait for an early made 50's example.

[TheKnight]

These are the modern poorly made RK's for the collector market. If your budget is $100-200, then these type will have to do.

If you can hold off and you can spend up over $800+, wait for an early made 50's example.

Thanks Darrell, appreciate the advice. I thought it looked nothing like the quality of war time pieces. It comes with letters of authenticity etc.

300 euro is what they are looking for. Would that be a fair price considering it has the oak leaves and swords.

Would that medal have to of been made for a holder of that level of knights cross or are they easier got than that.

If only a holder can get one made you would think they would be relatively scarce

[Guest Darrell]

Thanks Darrell, appreciate the advice. I thought it looked nothing like the quality of war time pieces. It comes with letters of authenticity etc.

300 euro is what they are looking for. Would that be a fair price considering it has the oak leaves and swords.

Would that medal have to of been made for a holder of that level of knights cross or are they easier got than that.

If only a holder can get one made you would think they would be relatively scarce

300 Euros is pretty high (but not unusual on some dealers sites). The low quality of these is quite apparent if you have ever seen the early types.

Yes, the '57 pieces were available for Vets that had been awarded these grades during the war.

The low quality modern piece you show were made specifically for collectors.

[Guest Darrell]

.......I thought it looked nothing like the quality of war time pieces..........

Here's my example. This one is attributed to a Ritterkreuztrager and you can just see the quality vs. the type you have shown above:

[TheKnight]

Thanks Darrell

Mind made up.

If these modern versions were never owned by knights cross holders the may as well be catagorised as reproductions

[Guest Darrell]

Thanks Darrell

Mind made up.

If these modern versions were never owned by knights cross holders the may as well be catagorised as reproductions

Surprisingly since '57 versions have recently become more and more popular, they are, in fact, being reproduced. But I'm not sure if anyone can or could care what the difference is ... they are just cheap "filler" pieces.

[TheKnight]

Thanks Darrell

Mind made up.

If these modern versions were never owned by knights cross holders the may as well be catagorised as reproductions

Would it be true to say that your cross was bought originally by a holder of the knights cross

[Guest Darrell]

Would it be true to say that your cross was bought originally by a holder of the knights cross

It is attributed to :

LANG, Hermann

RK: Rittm., Kdr. Fus.Btl.(Aufkl.Abt.) 68

RK: 30.09.44