Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords 57er ribbon bar

**Joe1945** · 10-10-2020, 03:04 AM

S&L produced Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with oak leaves and swords 57er ribbon bar. some collators and myself have speculated that the silver backing was added as some sort of upper grade or honor practice by the Bundeswehr. Side note this was the first 57er piece that I ever bought.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-10-2020 03:04 AM

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**MAP** · 10-10-2020, 03:12 AM

Welcome to the forum Joe.

I don't know much about '57's or ribbon bars, but it's a nice looking piece. Would guess there weren't many of these produced!

**Joe1945** · 10-10-2020, 03:26 AM

Thank you very much! and correct according to the Federal Archives there were only about 10 oak leaves and swords recipients who served in the Bundeswehr.