Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 mit Eichenlaub mit Schwertern und Brillanten. Magnificent original knight's cross with original ribbon and replica pendant with swords, oak leaves and diamonds. The pendant is made of very high quality using genuine diamonds. Eichenlaubes 800 silver stamp on the back. Black box included. The Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten) was instituted on 15 July 1941. The first recipients were Werner Mölders and Adolf Galland. Presentation of the Diamonds came as a set and included the more elaborate A-piece and a second clasp with rhinestones for everyday wear, the B-piece. The Diamonds were awarded 27 times during World War II. However three individuals never received a set of Diamonds. Hans-Joachim Marseille, the fourth recipient, was killed in an aircraft crash prior to its presentation. The deteriorating situation and the end of the war prevented its presentation to Karl Mauss, the 26th recipient and Dietrich von Saucken, the 27th and final recipient.