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Cross · Germany (Third Reich)
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
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Sold median$7,500
median of 160 recent sales, 251 in all · typically $1,148 – $17,278 · 5 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes), or simply the Knight's Cross (Ritterkreuz), and its variants, were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. It was lower in precedence than the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, an award, though, that was never awarded at large to Nazi German military and paramilitary forces. The Grand Cross's sole award was made to Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring in July 1940, making the Knight's Cross (specifically, the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds grade) the de facto highest award among the decorations of Nazi Germany.
The Knight's Cross was awarded for a wide range of reasons and across all ranks, from a senior commander for skilled leadership of his troops in battle to a low-ranking soldier for a single act of military valour. Presentations were made to members of the three military branches of the Wehrmacht: the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force), as well as the Waffen-SS, the Reich Labour Service and the Volkssturm (German People storm militia), along with personnel from other Axis powers.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
with Oakleaves and Swords
with Oakleaves
with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds
with Swords
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $7,500 | $3,406 – $15,232 | 108last 22 Oct 2026 | 5 listed · $550 – $23,000 |
| with Oakleaves and Swords | $8,296 | $514 – $40,312 | 22last 26 Sept 2026 | None listed |
| with Oakleaves | $7,188 | $405 – $22,678 | 18last 19 Jul 2026 | None listed |
| with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds | $159,734 | $75,485 – $213,380 | 6last 7 Apr 2022 |
2nd Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Class | $875 | $875 | 1last 10 Nov 2021 | None listed |
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Lot-tissimosold
£2,300
approximately ≈ $3,048
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $3,810 paid
| None listed |
| with Swords | $688 | $411 – $4,407 | 3last 14 Jun 2025 | None listed |
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Lot-tissimosold
€330
approximately ≈ $376
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $470 paid
Griffin Militaria
$13,500
Invaluablesold
$2,500
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $3,125 paid
Invaluablesold
$2,000
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $2,500 paid
Invaluablesold
$925
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,156 paid
Invaluablesold
$475
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $594 paid
Invaluablesold
$310
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $388 paid