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Ofw. Jarkow - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class (7)

Ofw. Jarkow - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class (7)

LOT 57-0182
SOLD
Auction ended        5th March 2022  |  04:00 pm CET
RESULT
255,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Paul Meybauer
WEIGHT
LOT 57-0182
EAN 2000000635958
LOT 57-0182
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany
EAN 2000000635958
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Paul Meybauer
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany
LOT 57-0182
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000635958
MAKER Paul Meybauer
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Grouping to Oberfeldwebel Jarkow. Puchased by his son. Never available on the market before.  Part of the grouping was a 2 piece summer flight suit consiting of a separate jacket and trousers. A very rare set which still remains in a collection today. 
Jarkow was a recipient of the golden Squadron Clasp and served in Africa as his sold confirmed!


A nicely worn 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class. Three-part construction. Magnetic iron center. Great character.

7 maker marked on the pin. Made by Meybauer.


Condition
2
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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