An absolutely textbook example of the most desirable and sought after of the rare Knights Cross to the Iron Cross, the L/12 800 by Juncker
Cross: Silver two piece frame, with typical “Juncker” frame beading cross-hatching in the corners. Other Juncker distinctions are the suspension ring which the lower part is slightly larger than the upper part. Magnetic iron core, with high swastika and the Junker characteristic 3 in the number 1813 which appears to lean towards the 1. Stamped under the suspension ring “L/12 800”. Silver, slightly pointed, suspension loop stamped “800”.
48.1 mm total width across the arms
48.4 mm height, without the ring
4.9 mm overall thickness measured at the beading
1.3 mm rim thickness (outer flange)
Weight with loop 34,8 gr.
Case: 79 mm x 145 mm, 24.5 mm high. Inner lower portion covered in black velvet lined with thin white cardboard with shaped recess for the cross and loop. Inside of the lid lined with white padded rayon material which extends at the end into the lower portion hiding the eight-part hinge. The outside of the case covered with black faux leather paper (Lederimitat), case with rounded corners with imprinted lines. Spring loaded catch with “mushroom” shape push button a characteristic of early Junker cases.
Ribbon: 64 cm long