Limited Time Sale Easy Return. Also present to bottom is patent protected stamp 'GES GESCH'. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militr-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militr-Verdienstkreuz). The two-piece silver rim was soldered around the entire edge. L / 59 Alois Rettenmeyer Schwbisch-Gmnd. The Black Cross was used as the German Army symbol until 1915 when a simpler Balkenkreuz replaced it. It was awarded only seven times. 1939 EK2 Parade Mounted. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. Section I: Forty-one, A lot of German Iron Crosses and Iron Cross. Original WWII German 1939 IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS, 1939. This 2nd Class Iron Cross shows some age and some wear throughout. Unmarked example by the maker 25 A.G. Hanau Berlin 18965 1939 CLASP TO THE 1914 IRON CROSS 11nd CLASS. One can see up. German Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class. It also produced the most diverse examples of the Cross. This First Class 1813 Iron Cross may have been manufactured after 1838, when the more decorative center was authorized to be worn facing out. +$4.83 shipping. Big Size 1813 1939 Iron Cross Medal German badge with ribbon-48mmX48mm. date of institution . [9] The Iron Cross of World War II was divided into three main series of decorations with an intermediate category, the Knight's Cross, instituted between the lowest, the Iron Cross, and the highest, the Grand Cross. A round, extended ring was attached parallel to the upper rim. Heres a rare one, a vaulted 1870 Iron Cross first class with a couple of very nice, unique features that set it apart from the standard versions (possibly a private purchase example), including a brass or even copper core and a custom pin style. 2023 Active Interest Media All rights reserved. SOLD . 4-No.s, This page was last edited on 31 December 2022, at 23:42. Priced as such. This was pinned to the uniform above the original medal. 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. 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Various medals and badges, Nazi Iron Cross, Various medals and badges, Nazi Iron Cross, 5cm high, another, etc. 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. [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. The award was backdated to the birthday (10 March) of his late wife, Queen Louise. The basic design of the medal has remained constant, that of a Maltese Cross of cast iron edged with silver. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class Screw back variant in original LDO case (this example was featured as an example in a Dietrich Maerz book). [citation needed] This heraldic cross took various forms throughout the order's history, including a Latin cross, a cross potent, cross fleury, and occasionally also a cross patte. In 1817 a total of 670 chevaliers had received the Iron Cross 1st Class. This is where a magnifying glass comes in handy. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class for Combatants, Prussia, Kingdom. The Iron Cross was awarded to recognize acts of bravery. 1813 ON THE REAR | Collectables, Militaria, World War II (1939-1945) | eBay!. 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]. We Buy, Sell and Trade military war relics from all countries and all periods. 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 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). GRB173.22 - 30mm Empire 1871-1918 Chamagne Cross. German Ministry of Defence (BMVg) on the Iron Cross. March 10, 1813 . Class", 2010. The Iron cross was first Introduced in 1813 by Fredrich Wilhelm 111 of Prussia during the Napoleonic wars. These Iron Cross Second Class WWII Nazi Award are made with great detail with a center Swastika and dated 1939 an on the reverse 1813. King Frederick William III of Prussia established it on 17 March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars (EK 1813). The latter two were awarded for individual acts of valor. An 1813 Iron Cross, Embroidered Exhibition Example, Prussia, Kingdom. It was a progressive award, with the second class having to be earned before the first class and so on for the higher degrees. One had to possess the 2nd Class already in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). SORRY I AM SOLD 20.11.20 GBP 295.00 (UK Pounds) 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. When the Quadriga of the Goddess of Peace was retrieved from Paris at Napoleon's fall, it was re-established atop Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. In 2007, a petition to the German parliament to revive the Iron Cross decoration was initiated, quickly receiving over 5,000signatures. and price guides for other items. On the front we see some flaking to the black paint, which reveals an underlying copper/darkened brass tone. We sell all kinds of ww1,ww2 german,Third empire Medals, Ribbons,badge. For the 1st Class award, the Spange appears as an eagle with the date "1939". Standard, *LOT OF WWII HANDGUNS, BAYONETS & NAZI PHOTO, APPROX. 10PCS 1813-1939 Deutsche Medal Iron Cross Replacement Ribbon Brand New C $21.43 Top Rated Seller Was: C $22.55 5% off or Best Offer Free shipping from China Free returns Sponsored Germany 1939 2nd Class Iron Cross Medal Badge with Ribbon Pre-Owned C $24.48 or Best Offer +C $2.57 shipping from China 3 watchers Sponsored. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Relic Condition Centenary Version, Prussia, Kingdom. Explore other items from ourAntiques & Collectibles Price Guide. Click on the results to view more details The Iron Cross, 1st class, and the Iron Cross, 2nd class, were awarded without regard to rank. [citation needed] The design is ultimately derivative of the black cross used by the Teutonic Order. In 1914, a variety of very crude anti-German propaganda versions of the Iron Cross were created by the Allies, and sold to raise money for the war effort and the relief of Belgian refugees. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. From China to Canada via AliExpress Saver Shipping. The cross has an iron core encompassed with a silver frame that to the reverse, has some engraving showing a crown, and some initials. The Iron Cross was almost always a military decoration, although there are instances of it being awarded to civilians for performing military functions. The pride of recipients and that of their families can be seen in the wide variety of Iron Cross-inspired jewelry of the period. LOT OF EARLY GERMAN MEDALS AND NAZI ITEMS. A fine looking example here. German Knights Cross - Grand Cross of the Iron Cross - 1870 - WAGNER - TOP! German Iron Cross 2nd Class. The iron core retains about 90% of the black finish. Also, during the Nazi period, those attaining more than one award, for example, an officer who had attained an Iron Cross 1st Class, an Iron Cross, 2nd class, and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with the Oak Leaves, were entitled to wear a pin which exhibited three Iron Crosses with an exaggerated swastika, thereby consolidating the awards. When worn, the First Class Cross was attached to the upper left pocket area . The initials were replaced with the swastika. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, c. 1825, Germany, Imperial. On 17 March 1813 King Frederick William III of Prussia, who had fled to non-occupied Breslau (today Wrocaw), established the military decoration of the Iron Cross, backdated to 10 March (the late Queen Louise's birthday). We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Unfortunately as one of the more desirable and coveted pieces of WWII memorabilia there are quite a few fakes or reproductions to be found today. The final version shows a swastika representing the Nazi Party instead of a letter for a German monarch. Cheap Pins & Badges, Buy Quality Home & Garden Directly from China Suppliers: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for, US $5.00 - 10.00. The material utilized was iron, because it symbolised defiance and reflected the spirit of the age. In some cases, Minox miniature cameras were given to people together with an Iron Cross.[20]. The Iron Cross, A history 1813. 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. Recommissioned Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (EK 1870), World War I (EK 1914), and World War II (EK 1939). Siki Eagle Sarl, 1, Esplanade Miriam Makeba, 69100, Villeurbanne, France. Second Class Crosses were issued in a variety of cases accompanied by an award document. Major military decorations include the Medaille militaire (France, 1852); the Croix de Guerre (Belgium and France, 1915); the Iron Cross (Germany, 1813; revived in 1939. All three refused the award. 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. The World War II design had "1939" etched on the bottom arm, where formerly the dates had been "1813," "1870," or "1914." The reverse side of the World War II medal had "1813" inscribed. On September 1st, 1939, Adolf Hitler renewed the Order of the Iron Cross and instituted the decoration in four grades, II Class Iron Cross, I Class Iron Cross, Knight's Cross and Grand Cross. Then there is the Danish War Medal and finally the Centenary Kaiser Medal. This Iron Cross may look a little rough, but a cross like this tells a story all its own. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The First Class Iron Cross consisted of a smaller, Maltese-shaped iron cross (varying from 28mm - 42mm) with an undecorated front mounted in a silver rim and fully enclosed silver back. Make sure to include the shipping address and correct contact information for a success shipping experience. In World War II it was also possible for a holder of the 1914 Iron Cross to be awarded a second or higher grade of the 1939 Iron Cross. The cross has nice detailing to the centre and has a nice silver frame soldered around the edge of the cross. . Shipping: US $1.65. GBP 1250.00 (UK Pounds) MORE PICTURES (CS1245) An Iron Cross 2nd Class having the date 1870 to one side and 1813 to the other. In 1956, it was re-introduced as the symbol of the Bundeswehr, the modern German armed forces (with the "ends" of the white border removed, as in the Balkenkreuz of 1918). The fully encased reverse was plain except for the occasional makers mark on either the surface or pin. $8.99. ww2 german knight's iron cross 1939 medal with oak leaves - repro army . For questions on shipping please contract the companies below or JoEllen at 800-686-4216 ext. 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. First Class 1870 Crosses predominantly used a pin back system. (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) Brought Home By A U.S. $214.99. These Iron Cross Second Class WWII Nazi Award are. 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