We grade Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair. LOT OF EARLY GERMAN MEDALS AND NAZI ITEMS. An 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Cloth Version, Centenary Example. The medal is a larger version of the Knight's Cross,[17] measuring 63mm (2.5in) wide as opposed to about 44mm (1.7in) for the Iron Cross and 48.5mm (1.9in) for the Knight's Cross. Ships to Canada. Priced as such. Auction company is not responsible for shipment or any duties there-in unless stated below. Recipients of the 1870 Iron Cross who were still in service in 1895 were authorized to purchase and wear above the cross a Jubilumsspange ("Jubilee clip"), a 25-year clasp consisting of the numerals "25" on three oak leaves.[2]. Original WWII German 1939 IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS, 1939. Officers awarded the Iron Cross were given entitlements and often wore signifying articles, such as an Iron Cross signet ring or cloth Iron Cross which could be affixed to clothing. Maerz, Dietrich, "Award Numbers of the Iron Cross of 1939", International Medal Collector, Vol.3-No.4 and Vol. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example, Prussia, Kingdom. A round, extended ring was attached parallel to the upper rim. Iron Cross 2nd Class J E Hammer and Sohne Geringswald. We typically see these in the flat pin-back type, so it is a real treat to have one of these with a nice rounded vault and in the clamshell sunburst screwback version. As the war progressed, more awards were required for soldiers who had already earned the Knights Cross. For its age, I would say the cross is in superb condition. Most European orders are graded in several classes, and the stars, crosses, ribbons, and other insignia corresponding to different classes vary greatly in aspect and value. [14] William Manley is possibly the only recipient of both the Iron Cross and the Victoria Cross. [citation needed] The design is ultimately derivative of the black cross used by the Teutonic Order. 3 for shipping infomation on firearms. MORE PICTURES (CS1245) An Iron Cross 2nd Class having the date 1870 to one side and 1813 to the other. Military Vehicles Smaller than Quarter Ton (bikes, motorcycles, hand carts, etc. When the Iron Cross was reauthorized for World War I in 1914, it was possible for individuals who had previously been awarded one in 1870 to be subsequently granted another. For more than two hundred years, the Iron Cross has remained the most recognized military award of the German armed forces. The silver rim and back covered the remainder of the blackened iron center which was typically suspended by a pin and catch mounted on the reverse. The Ehrenzeichen der Bundeswehr (Badge of Honor of the German Armed Forces) series was instituted on 10 October 2008. It was awarded only seven times. An 1813 Prototype Award Museum Display Piece, Germany, Imperial. 1) Gilt bronze Kaiser Wilhelm medal issued on his 100th birthday. Most relevant reviews. Get your content registered in a globally recognized 3rd party system. This is an original RARE Nazi 1ST MODEL IRON CROSS that is made of Silver. Blanford Press; Poole, 1985. Iron Cross 2nd Class, EKII (Eisernes Kreuz). So, in 1838, orders were given allowing the awards to be worn in reverse. The first Iron Crosses were designed by architect, Karl Friedrich Schinkel during the Napoleonic Wars. The cross could possibly be the type manufactured for museums and displays, before, during or after WWI. The Iron Cross - perhaps the best-known of German medals with the possible exception of the Blue Max ( Pour le Merite) - was instituted on 10 March 1813 by King Frederick William III of Prussia during the War of Liberation against the French under Napoleon. 1813-1939 Nazi Iron Cross: This is an original, MISCELLANEOUS. New medals typically came in a box or leatherette case and were presented with an award document. The typical front-facing side features an embossed, high relief swastika with the 1939 date below it. Vaulted Imperial 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class with Clamshell Screw Back, Iron Cross First Class Klein & Quenzer (65), Cased Iron Cross First Class by Zimmermann (20), Cased Iron Cross First Class Funcke & Brninghaus (L/56), Iron Cross Second Class Gustav Brehmer (13), Iron Cross Second Class Klein & Quenzer (65), Iron Cross First Class Wilhelm Deumer (L/11), Naval Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Brass Core, 1939 Iron Cross First Class by C.F. from China. If the recipient was a non-combatant, the ribbon colors were reversed with larger white stripes and narrower black stripes than on the standard Second Class medal. The cross has seen lots of wear and tear and is slightly twisted, which probably accounts for the cracking of the core. [3] The Iron Cross was awarded to soldiers during the Wars of Liberation against Napoleon. A fine looking example here. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Ritterkreuz) recognized military valour or successful leadership. This is one of the nicer Imperial 1st Class Iron Crosses weve come across in a long time in terms of condition and type. There were 3 versions of the Iron Cross medal during the period of the Third Reich the Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Iron Cross 1st Class, and the Knights Cross. Priced for poor ribbon condition. A loop ran through this ring and suspended the neck order from a 45mm-widered, black, and white ribbon with ties at the ends (often changed to snaps or hooks by the recipients). Our 1939 Vaulted Iron Cross has the correct screwback attachment and both have a fine, frosted silver finish. An 1813 Iron Cross, Museum Display Piece, Prussia, Kingdom. This award from Napoleonic times also became popular in Nazi Germany. The Iron Cross: A History, 1813-1957. 1939 EK2 Parade Mounted. and 1813 on reverse. [6], King Frederick William III of Prussia, creator of the award, Field Marshal Blcher wearing the 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (around his neck), and the Star (on his chest), King Wilhelm I of Prussia authorized further awards on 19 July 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. 42.35 mm by approx. An 1813 Iron Cross, II Class, Prussia. Otherwise the black paint coverage is about 90% overall. However, it does not have the traditional form of the Iron Cross (instead more closely resembling the Prussian Military Merit Cross), but is seen as a supplement of existing awards of the Bundeswehr. Two very rare RVK (Reich Transport Group) Car enamelled badges,one pre war and one war time period.The red one with swastika is maker stamped to back 'PAULMANN & CRONE LUDENSCHEID'. A Very Scarce Prussian 1813 "Prinzen" Iron Cross, 2nd Class, Germany. it was in 1939, (and here we get into it's first usurpation, and connotations of being "sinister") that Hitler issued the Iron Cross for bravery and valor, but this time with a Swastika imprinted. It also appeared on certain Nazi flags in the upper left corner. The obverse reads: Eisernen Kreuz 2. The 1870 Second Class Crosses could have the 25 year anniversary cluster attached to their ribbons. Was: C $12.18 10% off. [8] Most photographs of Hitler show him wearing his EKI in standard fashion on his left breast. As found more info. 150.00. The Iron Cross: A History, 1813-1957 by Williamson, Gordon (1984) Hardcover Hardcover 24 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $19.06 3 Used from $19.06 Will be shipped from US. The reverse shows the date, 1813. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm The medal is non-magnetic. High Quality WWII German German Iron Cross 1939 EK1 Medal Badge, 963 WW1 GERMANY IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS EK II 1813 1914 EISERNES KREUZ, Mini German Iron Cross Medal Key Chain 1813 Iron Cross Badge Cosplay Keyrings, GERMAN MEDAL - IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS 1939 - BUNDESREPUBLIK 1957 PATTERN. These Iron Cross Second Class WWII Nazi Award are 1813-1939 Nazi Iron Cross: This is an original, WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAZI IRON CROSS SECOND, WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAZI IRON CROSS, the. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." So, the reality for a poor WWI collector like me is that I'll only own a first and second class. The cross is in excellent condition, the. By the end of the war, there were more than 7,300 Knights Crosses awarded. GERMAN IRON CROSS MEDAL 1813 2ND CLASS REPRO Eisernes Kreuz ARMY 1939. The iron core retains about 90% of the black finish. 3) Cast silver 1813-1939 Nazi Iron Cross: This is an original 1813-1939 Nazi Iron Cross: This is an original RARE Nazi 1ST MODEL IRON CROSS that is made of Silver. Research the value of your own items: The edges or reverse of the First Class award typically contained soldered loops meant for the permanent mounting of the award by sewing it to the left breast pocket of a uniform. The iron centre is not split or cracked and the dates W and crown are very finely formed. Schinkel designed the Grand Cross around a Maltese shaped iron center framed with a ribbed/flat silver rim (stamped with the silver content). On the front we see some flaking to the black paint, which reveals an underlying copper/darkened brass tone. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. . 1813-1939 Nazi Iron Cross: This is an original 1813-1939 Nazi Iron Cross: This is an original RARE Nazi 1ST MODEL IRON CROSS that is made of Silver. It was designed on the occasion of the German Campaign of 1813, when Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia commissioned the Iron Cross as the first military decoration open to all ranks, including enlisted men. A second class like you have which hung by the ribbon. Variants in construction of 1939 Second Class crosses included alloyed centers, such as this painted brass cross. Followed by a 25 Year Army Service Cross, then the Prussian 180/71 War Medal with the Paris Bar attached. The ribbon of the medal (2nd class and Knight's Cross) was different from the earlier Iron Crosses as the color red was used in addition to the traditional black and white (black and white were the colors of Prussia, while black, white, and red were the colors of Nazi Germany). Stamped 55 on the ring, this Iron Cross has 100% of the black paint, even patina and a magnetic core. Military Vehicle Show and Rally Reports. The ribbon loop on this example is unmarked. With the Franco-Prussian War came new versions of the Iron Crosses. The reverse of the 1870, 1914 and 1939 series of Iron Crosses have the year "1813" appearing on the lower arm, symbolizing the year the award was created. (Image source: WikiCommons) For Prussian Bravery Prussias King Frederick William III established the Iron Cross or Eiserne Kreuz on March 10, 1813 to reward soldiers who fought heroically to break the French occupation, also known as the War of Liberation. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. The ribbons to this award are in poor shape, but you are looking at a bar that spans 50 years of service to a probable German Officer. 1. Beginning in March, 1813, the award was presented in three classes: the Grosskreuz (Grand Cross) given to field commanders for the actions of their troops; the Eiserne Kreuz 1 Klasse (first class or EK I); and the Eiserne Kreuz 2 Klasse (second class or EK II). remarks. 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