The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
by Dietrich Maerz, hardcover with dust jacket, new copy.

With the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross (and its higher grades) Dietrich Maerz takes military collection reference works to an entirely new level. An engineer by trade, the author utilizes two major aspects of his profession - logic and attention to detail - to present the reader with a valuable and almost infallible reference volume.  The combination of reason with the most detailed graphics ever presented in a militaria reference book make this volume a truly groundbreaking work.  If you are considering purchasing a Knights Cross (or a higher grade), this book is the next best thing to having an experienced expert at your side as you consider your various choices.  And if you are not thinking of buying a Knights Cross (or a higher grade)but are interested in the award, this book will tell you everything you could ever want to know.

The book covers in depth all licensed makers of the Knights Cross, the Oakleaves, the Oakleaves with Swords and the Grandcross, as well as the makers of the "Diamonds" and the "Golden Diamonds". Additional chapters discuss the different cases and documents for these high awards. Discussions about the LDO, the Präsidialkanzlei, fakes and the immediate post-war activities round up the picture. The appendix provides the reader with manufacturer data, award graphs and other helpfull information. 430 pages with over 500 pictures, the majority in color. Smythe sewn case bound, book cover with black premium cloth, full color dustjacket.

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