28th Contemporary History Auction

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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class - L/11

1939 Iron Cross 1st Class - L/11

LOT 36-1100
SOLD
Auction ended        10th March 2019  |  03:38 pm CET
RESULT
210,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 17,5 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Wilhelm Deumer
WEIGHT
LOT 36-1100
EAN 2000000356532
LOT 36-1100
PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000356532
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Wilhelm Deumer
WEIGHT
PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 36-1100
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000356532
MAKER Wilhelm Deumer
WEIGHT


Description

Nice 1939 Iron Cross 1st class. "L/11" (Deumer Lüdenscheid) maker marked. Three part construction. Magnetic core. Original black paint to the core. The seam of the frame has partially opened if you check closely, however, the construction is still absolutely firm.

Good condition.


Condition
See description
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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