Ritterkreuz, Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten

[NZ Allblacks]

Just came across this for sale on UK site preloved. Would like to think authentic at £30k but I guess you never know.
Will suggest it to Mrs for birthday present

[rbminis]

Moved to the correct section of the forum.
Please read the following thread regarding posting in this section of the forum.
The Use of German Terminology.
Ralph.

[NZ Allblacks]

thanks Ralph.

[Adrian]

There were 27 awards of the diamonds made. The price of just those are the thick end of £100k
A cased RK will be around the £30k mark so if genuine it is a bargain set.
However, I would caution against grabbing it.....

I'm a bit sceptical that one of these very rare and highly valuable pieces would turn up on Preloved.

Having said that, the ribbon looks good.....

[NZ Allblacks]

Unfortunately I can only dream of getting items like this, put it up in case someone on the forum would be interested in it. Cheers, Dave.

[MAP]

Not an area I am remotely qualified to comment on but all I can say is that MUCH better photos would be needed. Otherwise it is all speculation.

That said, looks like this piece is on multiple auction sites. Never a good sign

Knights Cross with oak leaves crossed swords with Diamonds - Antiques To Buy

[CBH]

The fact the oak leaves and swords are upside down shows that someone doesn’t know much about the award .

[Rich Moran]

Looks like a copy to me. The oak leaves rear reflect either a jewelers copy or reproduction. The original oaks with brilliants were cast with openings in them, were 2 piece and the brilliants captured between the sandwiched halves as I understand it.

[chen]

The diamond to KC , KC and the case are not period made.

[Paul D]

Awful photos for a 30k very rare award piece but they are good enough to say this is not original .