As an additional service Dietrich Maerz is offering an Authentication Service for the Knights Cross and its higher grades as well as for the EK1 and the German Cross. Authentication of Heer and Luftwaffe Flakbadges will be handled by Marc Garlasco.

• - Historical Background
• - Description of the piece in question
• - Determination of originality by comparison
• - Result of comparison
• - Conclusion

and typically consists of 6-7 pages with multiple color pictures explaining in depth the outcome of the authentication.

The document also includes detailed pictures of the test sample which will serve to invariably document the uniqueness of the piece for insurance purpose.

Our service is unbiased and independent!

Please contact us for further details and pricing!