44th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1480 lots has ended on 26th September 2021. 89% of all lots sold

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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class "800" silver with case

1914 Iron Cross 1st Class  "800" silver with case

1914 Iron Cross 1st Class "800" silver with case

LOT 54-1131
SOLD
Auction ended        26th September 2021  |  04:45 pm CEST
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 220,00
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USD 0,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
SAVE FOR LATER
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
MATERIAL iron, silver
DIMENSIONS
OEK 1908
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 54-1131
EAN 2000000587424
LOT 54-1131
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
EAN 2000000587424
MATERIAL iron, silver
DIMENSIONS
OEK 1908
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Imperial Germany
LOT 54-1131
MATERIAL iron, silver
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000587424
OEK 1908
MAKER
WEIGHT
Imperial Germany
1914 Iron Cross 1st Class "800" silver with case


Description

1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. Classic three-part construction with iron core. Original paint to the core.
Correctly attached hinge, catch and pin. No repairs.

Maker's mark: none
Special feature: "800" silver stamped. Silver frame, 

In the original case of issue. Opening and closing correctly.


Condition
2
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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