Offered is an original 1920′s made WW1 German Iron Cross 1st Class. 42 mm wide white metal cross pattée with magnetic core, slightly vaulted, with a blackened cross pattée within a polished silver hatched border imposed, showing brass base polished through, the face with a central W (for Wilhelm), a crown above, the date 1914 below; the enamel to face showing some wear from use. The reverse plain, showing pin and hooked to rear, non marked light weight jeweller made piece. This is a classic 1920′s Weimar era made cross for First World War recipients. The Iron Cross was instituted on 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia during the War of Liberation against the Napoleonic French forces. It is awarded for bravery. In spite of its iconic image and fame, it has always been made of modest materials and issued in relatively large numbers. It was designed by the neo-classical architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel and reflects the cross of the Teutonic Knights in the late Middle Ages which was also the emblem of Frederick the Great. Check out my other items. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “1920′s WEIMAR ERA WW1 GERMAN IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS MEDAL FOR COMBAT GALLANTRY” is in sale since Tuesday, May 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country: Germany
- Product Type: Medals
- Authenticity: Original
- Era: 1920s