These Iron Cross Second Class WWII Nazi Award are to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. A round, extended ring was attached parallel to the upper rim. WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAZI IRON CROSS, the WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAZI IRON CROSS, the vaulted first class cross with swastika and 1939 date, screw back type with backing washer marked L/56. The Iron Cross medalwas perhaps one of the most historically noteworthy military awards in Nazi Germany. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The cross measures 42.5 mm square approximately. Get your content registered in a globally recognized 3rd party system. Top Rated Seller. sponsored . PICTURE (MC617) A Nice example of an 1870 Iron Cross that I believe was manufactured in the third reich period for a museum display. Hours:
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Maerz, Dietrich/Stimson, George "The Iron Cross 1. An Iron Cross 1813 Second Class, Prussia, Kingdom. The Iron Cross: A History, 1813-1957. The Iron Cross already held a venerable place in German history that dated back to 1813 and the rule of King Friedrich Wilhelm III before Adolf Hitler added his own mark to it in 1939 by adding a prominent swastika to its center. Excellent condition, with traces of wear, in a nice age-old patina. [14] William Manley is possibly the only recipient of both the Iron Cross and the Victoria Cross. Priced as such.
(1) Including. The Iron Cross was a Prussian military decoration established in 1813. This is an original RARE Nazi 1ST MODEL IRON CROSS that is made of Silver. 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. It was reinstated as a German award rather than just Prussian in 1870,1914 and during the Third Reich from 1939. The front of the cross, though, now contained a large W in the center, the 1870 date on the bottom leg beneath, and a crown on the top leg. [21] On 6 March 2008, President Horst Khler approved a proposal by Minister of Defense Franz Josef Jung to institute a new award for bravery. View cart for details. It was originally intended to have outer edges lined in gold, but this was changed to silver before the award was presented. Original WW II German Medals, Pins & Ribbons, Original WW2 Collectible US Medals & Ribbons, Mens Stainless Steel 1813 1939 WW2 German Iron Cross Pendant Necklace Men, Mens Stainless Steel 1813 1939 WW2 German Iron Cross Pendant Necklace, 1813-1939 WWII German Knights Iron Cross Edelweiss Medal Ribbon with Box, 1813 WWII German Iron Cross Medal Badge With Chain Iron cross necklace 1939, Mini German Iron Cross Medal Key Chain 1813 1939 Iron Cross Badge 30*30mm, 1813 1939 Iron Cross Medal German badge with certificate, 1813 1939 Iron Cross Medal German Badge With Certificate, MENDEL Mens Stainless Steel 1813 1939 WW2 German Iron Cross Pendant Necklace Men, 1PC German Badges 1813-1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Prussia Military Medal, Mini German Iron Cross Key Chain 1813 1939 Medal 30MM 2PCS Order Badge Collect-, View seller's store: The Smart Boy's Kitchen, 1Pcs Mini German Iron Cross Medal Key Chain 1813 1939 Iron Cross Badge 30*30mm, 1813-1939 WW1 WWI German War Merrit Military Knights Iron Cross w Ribbon Copy, View seller's store: SHYHOM Official Shop, GERMAN IRON CROSS MEDAL 1813 2ND CLASS REPRO Eisernes Kreuz ARMY 1939, Mini German Iron Cross Key Chain 1813 1939 Medal 30MM 2PCS Order Badge Collect, 1pcs Mini German Iron Cross Medal Key Chain 1813 1939 Iron Cross Badge 30*30mm. This world renowned Cross went on to inspire a not only Germans but was also held in high esteem the world over. Consists of three replica, A MEDICO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION BRONZE, WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAZI IRON CROSS SECOND, WORLD WAR TWO GERMAN NAZI IRON CROSS, the, GERMAN NAZI WORLD WAR TWO IRON CROSS FIRST, A lot comprising a 1939 Iron Cross, a Merit. The pride of recipients and that of their families can be seen in the wide variety of Iron Cross-inspired jewelry of the period. The magnetic black core retains 100% of its finish, with absolutely no discoloration or signs of rust. Recommissioned Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (EK 1870), World War I (EK 1914), and World War II (EK 1939). Mini German Iron Cross Medal Key Chain 1813 1939 Iron Cross Badge 30*30mm. L / 59 Alois Rettenmeyer Schwbisch-Gmnd. Choose: Choose: Choose: Custom Logo Add logos to all protected items: Custom creator profile A public list that shows all the items a creator/owner has in DMCA system: Digital Ink Signature Sign with your mobile, tablet, finger, mouse, touchpad etc. The Black Cross was used on the naval and combat flags of the German Empire. The wreathed swastika and 1939 date have the silvering without the frosting on it. . Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. The damage actually begins at the oak leaves bottom. An appraisal example from the millions of items in our Price Guide: See more appraisal examples
Original German post WW2 / 1957 pattern Submarine War Badge (U-boat War Badge), IN VERY NICE CONDITION - GENUINE STEINHAUER UND LUECK (ST&L) MADE EXAMPLE, HARD TO FIND - REALLY GOOD AND RARE LATER PIECE WITH NICE FINISH & OPEN HINGE BLOCK FEW FACTS ABOUT 1957 PATTERN AWARDS: In 1957 the West German government a. The Iron Cross was usually a military decoration only, though there were instances awarded to civilians for performing military functions, including Hanna Reitsch, who received the Iron Cross, 2nd class, and Iron Cross, 1st Class, and Melitta Schenk Grfin von Stauffenberg, who received the Iron Cross, 2nd Class, for being civilian test pilots during World War II. Although they were two separate awards in some cases the holders soldered them together. GERMAN THIRD REICH IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS, MEDAL AND BUCKLE LOT. What does Iron Cross mean? The overall condition of this example is excellent, with over 99% of the black . GERMAN IRON CROSS MEDAL ONE SIDE WITH THE DATE 1939. The Second Class 1813 Iron Cross was the same size as the First Class and had an undecorated front. The Second Class 1914 Iron Cross was widely issued during WWI with more than 5,200,000 given to soldiers and some civilians. Iron cross. Standard, *LOT OF WWII HANDGUNS, BAYONETS & NAZI PHOTO, APPROX. [4] It was first awarded to Karl August Ferdinand von Borcke on 21 April 1813. Iron cross 1Kl 1939. A fine cross indeed, retaining about 97% of its black finish, with only a very small chip to note, and only modest tarnishing. Maerz, Dietrich, "Award Numbers of the Iron Cross of 1939", International Medal Collector, Vol.3-No.4 and Vol. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class marked L/11 for Wilhelm Deumer. The Iron Cross 1st Class and 2nd Class shared the same dimensions, measuring 44mm in width and height. The Grand Cross remained the same as the 1870 model with the exception of the year 1914 substituted for the 1870 on the lower front arm. Shipping: US $1.65. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Museum Exhibition Example, Prussia, Kingdom. Hitler also created the War Merit Cross as a replacement for the non-combatant version of the Iron Cross. TOOLS. March 10, 1813 . Adolf Hitler restored the Iron Cross in 1939 as a German decoration (rather than Prussian), and continued the tradition of issuing it in various classes. $214.99 . In addition, two Spange zum Eiseren Kreuz (Clasps to the Iron Cross) with eagles, swastikas, and the date 1939 were issued to recipients who had earned either First or Second Class Iron Crosses the First World War then again during Hitlers wars across Europe and Africa. An Iron Cross 1813, I Class, Museum Specimen, Prussia, Kingdom. Gring had extra copies made, one of them with a platinum frame that he was wearing at the time of his surrender to the allies in 1945. Here we have an unmarked 2nd Class Iron Cross 1939 Packet. The cross measures 42.5 mm square approximately. The reverse shows the date, 1813. Assmann & Shne Quality Control Insignia Collection, The Notable Figures Auction Series - The Estate of SS-Obergruppenfhrer Arthur Seyss-Inquart, eMedals Presents; A Finely Curated Selection of International Miniature Awards & Decorations, eMedals Presents; A Finely Curated Selection of German Awards, The "Santa Monica" Collection; A Multigenerational Collection of German Third Reich Belts & Buckles, A Collection of Medals & Tokens from the Golden Age of Zeppelins, Notable Figure Series; The Awards of Communist Leader Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, A Lifelong Collection Dedicated to the Wartime Awards & Decorations of the Independent State of Croatia, Prestige & Distinction, Auction I: German Imperial Orders, Decorations & Awards, The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; A Gentleman's Collection, Prestige & Distinction, Auction III: An International Selection of Orders, Decorations & Awards, The Estate of Generalissimo Francisco Franco Bahamonde, Prestige & Distinction, Auction II: A Selection of German Militaria 1933-1945, The Nicolas Skriabin Collection; Medals & Tokens of Imperial Russia, The M. Quigley Collection: Orders of the Japanese Empire & Associated States, The Orders, Decorations & Documents of NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, An 1813 Iron Cross Second Class to Carl Heinrich Ludwig Schoepffer, A Scarce and Fine 1813 Iron Cross First Class, A Napoleonic 1813 Iron Cross Second Class, A Napoleonic Wars Prussian Iron Cross 1813 Medal Grouping, An 1813 Iron Cross Second Class from the Estate of Karl von Hanstein, A Very Scarce Prussian 1813 "Prinzen" Iron Cross 2nd Class, Prussia. Shop by category. We sell all kinds of ww1,ww2 german,Third empire Medals, Ribbons,badge.
The material utilized was iron, because it symbolised defiance and reflected the spirit of the age. The cross measures about 42 and by 42.6 cm which puts the frame into the WWI style. King Frederick William III of Prussia established it on 17 March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars (EK 1813). 1939 pattern, Gustav Brehmer (13) die struck, three piece construction. In 1821 Schinkel crowned the top of his design of the National Monument for the Liberation Wars with an Iron Cross, becoming name-giving as Kreuzberg (cross mountain) for the hill it stands on and, 100 years later, for the homonymous quarter adjacent to it.[1]. Near Mint. l016472 iron cross 2nd class, 1939 award document. Though going through a number of physical changes throughout the years, the award has remained the most sustainable mark of valor for German troops in combat. A quantity of various Nazi badges, Iron cross, GERMAN THIRD REICH IRON CROSS - obverse with.
14.00 + 9.99 p&p . One was inscribed "FOR KULTUR" in raised letters, another "FOR BRUTALITY." Email: store2420@theupsstore.com, Let's start bidding on the best fine arts and antiques, Enter email to create an account to start bidding on the best fine arts and antiques. 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. Copyright 2023 Bidsquare Inc. All rights reserved. The Iron Cross 2nd Class, and the larger Grand Cross, were suspended from different ribbons: the Grand Cross from a neck ribbon, the 2nd Class from a ribbon on the chest. Iron Cross 2nd Class, EKII (Eisernes Kreuz). Entdecke Das eiserne Kreuz, eine Geschichte 1813-1957 von Gordon Williamson in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The Iron Cross, 2nd class, came with a ribbon and the cross itself was worn in one of two different ways: Note that for everyday wear, only the ribbon was worn from the second buttonhole in the tunic. Class", 2010. The Iron Cross was first instituted during the reign of King Friedrich Wilhelm III in 1813, successive dates are seen corresponding with various wars up until Adolf Hitler added his own mark to it in 1939 by adding a swastika to its centre. A very nice Zimmermann Iron Cross First Class, with standard Zimmermann pin and double proof marks, L/52 and 20.
When the Nazi regime began its march across Europe, it introduced further change to the Iron Cross. This was pinned to the uniform above the original medal. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross, 2nd class, and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who served as an Austrian citizen in the Bavarian Army with the rank of Gefreiter (lance-corporal), he received these medals for showing bravery on the field of battle. The Cross was presented in a black leatherette case with a beautifully embossed award document. Estimated delivery on Oct 24.. Copper Island News, Hancock [citation needed] Copper Island Sentinel, Calumet [citation needed] Daily Chronicle, Marshall (1879-1907) [239] The Dearborn Independent (1919-27) Detroit Sunday Journal. The Iron Cross of 1939 by Gordon Williamson First (1st) Edition . It was reserved for general officers for "the most outstanding strategic decisions affecting the course of the war". Iron Cross Second Class EKII, 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse) with 65 stamped into the ring, which signifies the maker, Klein & Quenzer. As any collector knows, to clean or restore a piece such as this one would destroy its history and value. 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