10th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 651 lots has ended on 21st February 2016. 84% of all lots sold

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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class "15" in case

1939 Iron Cross 1st Class "15" in case

LOT 12-204
SOLD
Auction ended        21st February 2016  |  05:18 pm CET
RESULT
460,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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COUNTRY Deutschland
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Description
Excellent 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in its case of issue. The cross is unworn and comes in brilliant condition. Full silver finish to the frame. 100% of the original black color to the core. Patina to the reverse. "15" maker marked to the pin. Made by Friedrich Orth.
Non-magnetic brass core. Condition 1.
 
Case of issue in very nice condition 2+.

Condition
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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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