Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Case For The Oak Leaves & Swords To The Knight’s Cross, Ribbon & Dietrich Maerz Certification GTRexclude with the reinstitution date “1870”

with the reinstitution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm

two red stars on top designating it as V Class

eventually becoming commander of the 1st U Boat Training Division

it measures approximately 48cm (or 19 inches) in total length

He achieved a number of ranks throughout his career: 2nd Lieutenant (November 1

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Case For The Oak Leaves & Swords To The Knight’s Cross, Ribbon & Dietrich Maerz Certification GTRexclude with the reinstitution date “1870”(Etui fr Eichenlaub und Schwertern zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, mit Halsband). A rare and extremely well preserved presentation case for the Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed and slotted black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch