This number is based on the acceptance by the Association of Knight 's Cross Recipients ( AKCR ) .
A total of 7,321 awards were made between its first presentation on 30 September 1939 and its last bestowal on 17 June 1945 .
This number is based on the acceptance by the Association of Knight 's Cross Recipients ( AKCR ) .
A total of 7,321 awards were made between its first presentation on 30 September 1939 and its last bestowal on 17 June 1945 .