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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class

Fw. Sabatier - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in case

Fw. Sabatier - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class in case

LOT 24-0725
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Sold through our auction in July 2017
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class

Description
Cased 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class made by Paul Meybauer. It is the actual badge Sabatier has regularly worn and can be seen on many photos. 
 
The cross comes with a great dark patina and is L/13 maker marked to the reverse. Condition 2.
Case of issue in excellent condition 1.
 
Hans Sabatier served with III. Seenot-Gruppe der Luftwaffe u. Seenotdienstführer Mittelmeer as a Bordfunker (radio operator). His unit, which was 6. Seenotstafel based in Syrakus, Sicilia, has rescued over 500 pilot's and flight crew members. Sabatier was shot down on 1.11.1943 in Italy. Sabatier was highly decorated: 1939 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Radio Operator Badge, Squadron Clasp for Aufklärer in bronze, silver and gold, 1938 Kreissieger Badge, Sudetenland Medal, Sports Badge.
 
His grouping was purchased by a local collector by the family. The first owner of the grouping is our consignor. The grouping was never available on the market.

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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