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Private purchased 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. Produced in the 40's for WW1. Made by Juncker. "L/12" maker marked. Hard to find. Original black paint. Magnetic iron core. Three part-construction. Curved. Original back-plate is missing. Original screw still in place. Fixed with a small brass nut.
Nice condition 2.
Condition
See description
Historical information
Award period
1914 - 1924
OEK
1908
Institution date
March 17, 1813
Instituted by
King Frederick William III of Prussia
King Frederick William III of Prussia initially created the Iron Cross as a military decoration on March 17, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. The Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (1870), World War I (1914), and World War II (1939).
The Iron Cross was usually a military decoration only but awarded to civilians for performing military functions in a few instances.
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