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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. Three-part construction. Iron core. Original black paint. Engraved "E.G. MAR?" to the reverse. Slightly curved. Lovely patina.
The cross comes from a family member of Johann Rath. He served with Schleswigsches Infanterie-Regiment 84. Involved in the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871.
Condition
good condition
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.
.jpg "Johann Rath - engraved 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class")
.jpg "1914 Iron Cross 1st Class on screw-back")
