This incredibly striking and extremely rare decoration was instituted on 15th July 1941, and was awarded to those who had already received the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves and Swords. Embellished with between forty and fifty finely-cut diamonds which were set into both the Oakleaves and the hilts of the two crossed swords, the award was … Continue reading Das Ritterkreuz des Eisernes Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub, Schwerter und Brillianten (The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds)