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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in green case

1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in green case

LOT 27-0114
SOLD
Auction ended        2nd December 2017  |  03:53 pm CET
RESULT
310,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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Description

Fine Iron Cross 1st Class. Three-part construction with an iron core. Original black color. Lovely patina. Unmarked. With original dark green case of issue. The white cardboard border with a minor kink to the front. The case opens and closes correctly.

Rare case.

Good condition 2.

 

 


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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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