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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class

Obstlt. Richter - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class "26" (double marked)

Obstlt. Richter - 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class "26" (double marked)

LOT 51-0696
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany
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LOT 51-0696
EAN 2000000514789
LOT 51-0696
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany
EAN 2000000514789
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany
LOT 51-0696
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000514789
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945
1939 Iron Cross 1st Class


Description

1939 Iron Cross 1st Class to Oberstleutnant Friedrich Richter serving with Infanterie-Regiment 42 and as a commander with Grenadier-Regiment 1222. Awards: Honor Roll Clasp on 18. April 1942, German Cross in Gold on 24. May 1943, Knight's Cross on 17. August 1943, and Oak Leaves on 5. April 1945 (818th Award).

Made by B.H. Mayer, Pforzheim. "26" maker marked to the pin (double marked). Three-part construction. Iron core. Original black paint. 

Please note all items by Oak Leaves winner Friedrich Richter in our 41. Contemporary Auction.


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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