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Imperial Germany
Johann Rath - engraved 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class
Description
Family consigned grouping available on the market for the first time! We offer more items from Johann Rath's family in our 40th Contemporary Auction.
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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. Three-part construction. Iron core. Original black paint. Stamped to the pin. Engraved "Hambg E.G. Abt. MIN" to the reverse. Slightly curved.
The cross comes from a family member of Johann Rath. He served with Schleswigsches Infanterie-Regiment 84. Involved in the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871.
Condition
good condition
Historical information
Award period
1914 - 1924
OEK
1908
Institution date
March 17, 1813
Instituted by
King Frederick William III of Prussia
King Frederick William III of Prussia initially created the Iron Cross as a military decoration on March 17, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. The Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (1870), World War I (1914), and World War II (1939).
The Iron Cross was usually a military decoration only but awarded to civilians for performing military functions in a few instances.
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