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Extremely rare 1939 Clasp to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class with the actual cross attached. The 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class is a classic Third Reich manufactured piece and "L/18" maker marked underneath the catch. Made by B.H.Mayer". The clasp comes with a thick catch to the reverse to put the loop on the uniform. Both awards are definitely period time attached and left the factory like this. Matching patina allover. Nice condition.
It comes with an even rarer case of issue. LDO marked on the silk lining. Black velvet inlay providing the correct room for the award. Opening and close correctly. Good condition 2.
Size: 10,5cm + 7,5cm.
Very hard to find.
Condition
See description
Historical information
NAME
Clasp to the Iron Cross 1. Class 1914
DATE OF INSTITUTION
1. September 1939 as the second grade of the re-instituted Order of the Iron Cross for awardees of the Iron Cross 1. Class 1914
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 Clasp for the Iron Cross 1. Class1914 and stocks were kept at divisional level.
MANUFACTURERS
The Clasp to the Iron Cross 2. Class 1914 was produced by at least 18 manufacturers, not including variations amongst the individual companies. The clasps can be found either unmarked or with LDO numbers.
AWARD NUMBERS
Accurate numbers are not known but the closest estimation is 7,100 and most likely around 28,000 manufactured.
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 clasp was worn above the Iron Cross 1. Class 1914 on the left breast pocket of the uniform.
.jpg "Rare LDO case of issue to 1939 Clasp with 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class")
.jpg "Rare LDO case of issue to 1939 Clasp with 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class")
