42nd Contemporary History Auction

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Hptm. L. - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in case & outer Karton - mint

Hptm. L. - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in case & outer Karton - mint

LOT 52-0005
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Auction ended        1st May 2021  |  02:02 pm CEST
RESULT
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 52-0005
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LOT 52-0005
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000554204
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 52-0005
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Description

1939 Iron Cross 1st Class to Hauptmann Oskar K. serving with Gebirgs-Pionier-Bataillon 85. German Cross in Gold winner on 24. March 1943.

The award comes directly from his family and was never on the market.  What makes this grouping really special is that this grouping came together with the German Cross in gold grouping of Hauptmann H. which is also available in this catalog!

Hauptmann H. and Hauptmann L. were both decorated with the German Cross. Hauptmann H.’s son and Hauptmann L.’s daughter got married which is the reason both groupings came from the same family!

Hauptmann L. Was seriously wounded 5 times! He only survived as his metal glasses case, as well as his German Cross, has stopped the bullet. Hauptmann L. died in the 1970s from a heart attack. 

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Excellent Iron Cross 1st Class. Made by Steinhauer & Lück Lüdenscheid. Unmarked. Three-part construction. Iron core. Original black paint. "EK 1" was written on the back (can easily be removed without damaging the finish of the cross) by the veteran himself. With the original case of issue and outer carton. The text "Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse 1939" on the outer carton has been crossed out. "Steinhauer & Lück Lüdenscheid" maker marked on the side. A rare and nice set!

Additionally, a handwritten note by Hauptmann L.. The Iron Cross was awarded to him on 14.4.41 and presented on 19.4.1941 by Major Fischer near Saloniki, Greece.

In our 42nd Contemporary Auction, we are offering more items by Hauptmann L.

 


Condition
mint 1-
Historical information

NAME

Order of the Iron Cross 1. Class

DATE OF INSTITUTION

1. September 1939 as the second grade of the re-instituted Order of the Iron Cross

AWARD CRITERIA

The Iron Cross was awarded for particular bravery in the face of the enemy and for outstanding merit in troop leadership. The awarding of a higher grade required the previous awarding of the lower grade. Divisional commanders were authorized to award the Iron Cross 1. Class and stocks were kept at divisional level.

MANUFACTURERS

The Iron Cross 1. Class was produced by at least 26 manufacturers, not including variations amongst the individual companies. The crosses can be found either unmarked, with Präsidialkanzlei number (after the end of 1942 / early1943), or with LDO number for private purchase.

AWARD NUMBERS

Accurate numbers are not known but the closest estimation is around 800,000 - 900,000 awarded and most likely double the number produced.

AWARD DOCUMENTS

The division issued the award document in the format A5 in the name of the Führer and Supreme Commander of the Wehrmacht (after mid-1943 only in the name of the Führer) and was signed by the divisional commander.

WEARING METHOD

The cross was worn on the left breast pocket above any Wound Badge and war badges.

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