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1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. Classic three-part construction with iron core. Original paint to the core. "K.A.G." maker marked on the pin. In the original case of issue. Opening and closing correctly.
Signs of use.
Condition
2/2-
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 "1914 Iron Cross 1st Class - SW")
.jpg "Johann Rath - engraved 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class")
.jpg "1914 Iron Cross 1st Class - C.F. Zimmermann")
