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Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1870


This is a rare Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1870.

The Iron Cross was renewed on July 19, 1870 for the Franco-Prussian War. Nine men received the 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross for service during that war. Seven Grand Crosses were awarded on March 22, 1871, to:

Kaiser Wilhelm I received the Grand Cross on June 16, 1871 and Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin received it on December 4, 1871. The Kaiser was supreme commander of the Prussian Army, and Moltke was Chief of the General Staff. The others were senior combat commanders of the Prussian Army (Crown Prince Albert initially commanded the Saxon Army as a corps under a Prussian field army, but later took command of a combined Prussian/Saxon field army)

It measures 63mm square across the arms. It is 938 Silver content marked and has a JG u. S. maker mark at the top arm on the back side.  The loop has no content or maker marks apparent. The ribbon is 45cm long and 63mm wide.  There is tarnish on the silver and some minor to light wear of the paint.

These are some images of several portions of the cross:

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A Collection of Iron Cross & Related Items Priced Individually

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ICCO-001 German World War Two Gold War Order of the German Cross
2151 2153

This is a "1" maker marked 4-rivet design German Cross in Gold. 

This one is the four small domed rivet design with a wide pinback marked with a large very crisp maker mark "1" stamped number on the outside of the pin. 

The back is shown with the pin up and with the pin down.

The condition is Excellent throughout with strong color and sharp enameling.

Some minor to moderate tarnish from age, apparent in the image.   


$2,199,99 Available
 
ICCO-002
German World War Two Gold War Order of the German Cross
 
This is a "21" maker marked 4-rivet design German Cross in Gold.  This one is the four small domed rivet design with a wide pinback marked with a large very crisp maker mark "21" stamped number on the outside of the pin. 

The back is shown with the pin up and with the pin down.

The condition is Excellent throughout with strong color and sharp enameling.

Some minor to moderate tarnish from age, apparent in the image.
$10,999,99  Available 
 
ICCO-003
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Marked 800
 

This is a very well-documented KCIC with a Neck Ribbon. The medal measures 47mm across the arms.

Here are overall views of the front and the back. There is very minor tarnish from routine wear, visible in this close-up of the 1939 date and swastika area of the front. This is a view of the 1813 date.

This is an issue cross and marked 800.  Here additional views  1  2  3.


 
$10,999,99   Available 
 
ICCO-004
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Marked 800 L/12

This is a very well-documented KCIC with a Neck Ribbon.

The medal measures 47mm across the arms. Here is a overall views of the front and the back.

There is very minor tarnish from routine wear, visible in this close-up of the 1939 date and swastika area of the front.

This is a view of the 1813 date.  This is a close-up of the maker and silver content mark is on both the suspension loop and cross.

The maker is indicated as L/21 and 800.  The loop is marked 800. Here are additional views  1  2.

$10,999,99   Available 
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2157
ICCO-005
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Oak Leaves 800 marked
 
2154 2157

These are as shown.

The condition is near excellent.
 
 
$1,999,99    Available  
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2161  
ICCO-006 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 Oak Leaves 800 marked 
2161 2162

These are as shown. The condition is near excellent.
 
$1,999,99     Available   
 
ICCO-07
FOUR Medal Bar
 
 

This is as shown:
  •  1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 25 Year Oak Leaf

  • 1870-1871 Medal With FIVE Campaign Bars

  • 1866 Kings Gratis Medal

  •  Kaisers Medal

All medals are near MINT with the ribbon somewhat soiled and worn as indicated.

Here are additional views  1  2
$2,199,99      Available    
   ICCO-08
Luftwaffe Spanish Cross Condor Legion Next of Kin Medal
 
This is a B N & L hallmarked Spanish Cross In Bronze Without Swords Spanish Civil War Next of Kin Medal.
It is a VERY Rare World War II German Spanish Civil War Spanish Cross in Bronze Without Swords Surviving Next of Kin Medal with Correct Ribbon and the Matching Ribbon Bar (Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene deutscher Spanienkämpfer (1939))

This is an exceptionally hard to find medal and the ribbon bar is equally difficult to find. It is in superlative condition throughout.

It has a B N & L maker mark on the back of the medal.  It measures 43mm across.  Here is another view.

 
$1,299,99      Available    
  ICCO-09  WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal 

This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here with the pin down showing a impressed "20" maker mark on the lower arm of the cross.

The condition is near MINT throughout with some minor tarnish present from age. 

The paint is in near MINT condition.
 
$424,99      Available    
   ICCO-10  WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal 
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here with the pin down showing a raised "L/54" maker mark in a box below the catch on the cross.

The condition is near MINT throughout with some minor tarnish present from age. 

The paint is in near MINT condition.
  
$424,99       Available    
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WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Small Swastika VARIANT Medal
 
1770 1772
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal. The back is shown here with the pin down.

The condition is near MINT throughout with some minor tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near MINT condition.
$424,99        Available    
PHOTO COMING SOON   ICCO-12
WWI German 1914 Iron Cross First Class Medal
 
 
2166 2167 
This is the German 1914 Iron Cross First Class Medal. The back is shown here with the pin down showing a raised "K O " maker mark in the cross center reverse.

The condition is near MINT throughout with some minor tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near MINT condition.
 
$424,99        Available    
PHOTO COMING SOON  ICCO-11 WWI German 1914 Iron Cross Second Class Medal with First Class Spange Attached 
 
2163  2165
This is an unusual combination withy the spange attached to the ribbon.

The back is shown here . Please note I have not removed the spange to determine if is hallmarked sine it has been attached since presented.

The condition is near excellent throughout with some minor tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near excellent condition.
  
$424,99        Available    
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WWI German 1914 Iron Cross Second Class Medal with Second Class Spange Attached & with RARE issue Bag.
 
 
bag is in 2169 2170 
2169  2171
This is an unusual combination withy the spange attached to the ribbon.

The back is shown here . Please note I have not removed the spange to determine if is hallmarked since it has been attached since presented.

The condition is near excellent throughout with some minor tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near excellent condition.
 
 
$424,99        Available    

 


Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939


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KCIC-121
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 JG53 Ace IDed and Document Lot
This is a very well-documented KCIC with 14-1/2 Inch Neck Ribbon.

The medal measures 47mm across the arms. Here is a overall views of the front and the back.

There is very minor tarnish from routine wear, visible in this close-up of the 1939 date and swastika area of the front. This is a view of the 1813 date.

This is a close-up of the maker and silver content marks on both the suspension loop and cross. The maker is indicated as L/26, (Klein & Quenzer, Oberstein) and 900.  The loop is marked 800. The sewn ribbon has 8 inch narrow neck ties.

This KCIC was the one awarded to Feldwebel Hermann Schramm on the occasion of his 24th victory in 1941. He later ran his record to 42 before he was killed in action when his parachute failed to open in 1943.

These are the documents included with this lot.  The photostats (white on black) are original 1930s period documents with stamps and postmarks as shown.  The two photo IDs are originals. The death notice is original.  The leather wallet is period and contained the original documents shown. The remainder of the documents are post-war copies from various sources documenting Schramm's record.

  •  Dienstausweis (Service ID) (front -- back)

  •  Führerschein (Pilot's License) (front -- back)

  •  1943 Record document and Death Notice

  •  1st 1939 certified copy of service (front -- back)

  •  2nd 1939 certified copy of service (front -- back)

  •  1939 Certified copy of service letter (front -- back)

  •  Documents of Schramm with JG53 (1-2-3-4)

  •  Photos of various Schramm aircraft (1-2-3-4)

  •  Records (1-2)

  •  Leather Wallet (front -- rear)

The condition is as shown, with wear to the black paint and deep tarnish from age and routine wear.

POR Available
KCIC-120
General Galland's Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 With Oak Leaves and Swords Suspension and Ribbon
This is an unmarked KCIC with oak leaves and swords suspension and 14 Inch Ribbon that was personally given to me by Adolf Galland many years ago.

This item was given to me personally by General Galland at one of our meetings in his home near Bad Godesberg Germany many years ago.  A COA will be issued attesting to this fact.

The medal measures 49mm across the arms. Here is a close-up view of the front and an image of the back.

There is very minor tarnish from routine wear, visible in this close-up of the 1939 date and swastika area of the front. This is a view of the 1813 date and corner detail.

This is a close-up of the 800 content marks on both the oak leaves and cross.

These are close views of the front and rear of the oak leaves and swords suspension.

These are views of the front and back showing the ribbon (not attached but included)

$22,999,99 Available

KCIC-112
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939
This is a very nice "2"  800 marked KCIC with 800 Silver Jump Loop and 12 Inch Ribbon.

The medal measures 47.5mm across the arms. Here is a overall view of the front.

There is some tarnish from routine wear, and moderate wear to the original black paint on the core, visible in the images

The maker and content marks are shown here, along with the top edge of upper arm.

The 800 content mark on the jump loop is shown here.

Here is a view taken from the front showing the ribbon (not attached however it is included).

$3,499.99 Available

KCIC-113
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 800 Marked
This is a very nice 800 marked KCIC with 800 Silver Jump Loop with no ribbon present.

The medal measures 48mm across the arms. Here are views of the front and back taken from an angle.

There is some tarnish from routine wear, and minor freckling and moderate wear to the original black paint on the core, visible in the images

The 800 content mark on the loop and upper arm are shown here.

$3,499.99 Available
KCIC-116
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 With Post War Oak Leaves and Swords Suspension
This is an unmarked KCIC with a post-war set of oak leaves and swords suspension and 14 Inch Ribbon.

The medal measures 48.5mm across the arms. Here is a close-up view of the front and an image of the back.

There is some moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this close-up of the 1939 date and swastika area of the front. Note there is some significant wear to the high points of the paint from long-time field wear. This is a view of the 1813 date and detail.

There are no maker or content marks present.

These are close views of the front and rear of the post-war oak leaves and swords suspension.

Here is a view of the back showing the ribbon.

$3,499.99 Available

Iron Cross 1813


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ICFC-105
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Pinback with Hooks
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a hinged pin for attachment to the uniform, with unusual open bottom hooks at the horizontal arms to keep it perfectly aligned in wear. There is a very small maker mark apparent, resembling three oak leaves at the center of the back, under the pin.

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is some minor to moderate freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$2,999.99 Available
ICFC-107
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Vaulted Screwback
This is an extremely rare vaulted screwback Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 42mm square. It is slightly vaulted. It has a dual screw back for attachment to the uniform, with unusual large back plate to keep it perfectly aligned in wear. There a very small square impressed maker mark apparent on the cross under the plate.

There is moderate to deep tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is moderate red rust freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core. One of the screw posts is worn and the round nut is loose on it.

$2,999.99 Available
ICFC-109
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Eight Loop Back
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 40mm square. It has eight loops for attachment to the uniform. There is a "13" and herringbone maker mark apparent.

There is some moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is some moderate freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$2,499.99 Available
ICFC-113
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Eight Loop Back
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has eight loops for attachment to the uniform. There are no maker marks apparent. These are edge-on views of the front and back sides.

There is some moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is some moderate freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core. There is a slight bend in the rib and some very minor separation, as shown.

$2,499.99 Available
ICFC-112
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Eight Loop Back
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has eight loops for attachment to the uniform. There are no maker marks apparent.

There is some moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is some moderate freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$2,499.99 Available
ICFC-106
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Four Loop Back
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 39.5mm square. It has four loops for attachment to the uniform. There is a herringbone and a pair of tiny maker marks apparent at the center of the back.

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is some very minor blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$2,499.99 Available
ICFC-111
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Pinback
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 42mm square. It has a hinged pin for attachment to the uniform. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is deep tarnish from age and routine wear, visible in this image of the back with the pin up. This is a view with the pin down. There is some moderate freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core and deep tarnish throughout.

$1,999.99 Available
ICFC-102
Iron Cross First Class 1813 Pinback
This is an extremely rare Iron Cross 1813 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a hinged pin for attachment to the uniform. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some light tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is some minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$2,249.99 Available
ICSC-107
Iron Cross Second Class 1813

 

This is a rare Iron Cross 1813 Second Class Medal with Ribbon. The device measures 40.5mm square. It has a solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent.

This variant has an exceptionally well-defined crown and delicate oak leaves and acorns.

 There is some minor to moderate freckling on the iron core on the front and back, as shown.  The ribbon has some soiling and fading from age.

There is some tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back.

 

$1,499.99 Available

Iron Cross 1870


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ICFC-211
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class with 1914 Spange
This is a VERY RARE full-size Franco-Prussian War German Iron Cross 1870 First Class with Integral 1914 Spange Bar

This is a ONE-PIECE device measures 55mm high and 42mm wide. It has a flat pin back with simple hook closure. 

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in these images of the back with the pin down and with the pin up There is an "JB u. S" maker mark and 938 silver content mark stamped in the center of the back. There is light freckling to the iron core, most noticeable at the raised part of the crown.

This is a very scarce and desirable badge in outstanding condition.

The condition is near excellent, with deep tarnish overall, as shown.

$4,999.99 Available
ICFC-216
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class
This is a full-size Franco-Prussian War German Iron Cross 1870 First Class

The device measures 44mm square. It has a flat pin back with simple hook closure. 

There is moderate to heavy tarnish throughout and routine wear to the high parts of the black painted core, visible in these images of the back with the pin down.There is a "G" maker mark stamped in the center of the outside of the pin. There are some scratches on the iron core.

This is a very scarce and desirable badge in very nice condition.

$1,399.99 Available
ICFC-212
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class
This is a full-size Franco-Prussian War German Iron Cross 1870 First Class

The device measures 42mm square. It has a round pin back with simple hook closure. 

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in these images of the back with the pin down and one with the pin up. There is an "JB u. S." maker mark and 938 silver content mark stamped in the center of the back. There is light freckling to the iron core, most noticeable at the raised parts of the crown.

This is a very scarce and desirable badge in outstanding condition.

The condition is near excellent, with deep tarnish overall, as shown.

$1,399.99 Available
ICFC-214
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class
This is a very scarce full size variant of the Iron Cross First Class 1870.

The device measures 43mm square. It is maker marked I. WAGNER & S. 14 LOTH It has a round pin back with hook closure.

There is minor tarnish from routine wear, visible in these images of the back with pin down. There is virtually no freckling to the iron core.

$1,399.99 SOLD
ICFC-215
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class
This is a very scarce full size variant of the Iron Cross First Class 1870.

The device measures 43mm square. It is maker marked I. WAGNER & S. 14 LOTH It has a round pin back with hook closure.

There is minor tarnish from routine wear, visible in these images of the back with pin down. There is virtually no freckling to the iron core.

$1,399.99 Available
ICFC-202
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class
This is a very scarce Prinzen Size variant of the Iron Cross First Class 1870.

The device measures 33mm square. It is maker marked I. WAGNER & S. 14 LOTH. It has a round pin back with hook closure.

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is light to moderate freckling to the iron core, most noticeable at the top arm of the cross.

$1,499.99 Available
ICFC-213
Iron Cross 1870 1st Class
This is a very scarce Prinzen Size variant of the Iron Cross First Class 1870.

The device measures 33mm square. It is maker marked I. WAGNER & S. 14 LOTH It has a round pin back with hook closure.

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in these images of the back with pin down and the pin up. There is light to moderate freckling to the iron core, most noticeable at the cross arms of the cross.

$1,499.99 Available
ICSC-210
Iron Cross Second Class 1870 With 25 Year Service Oak Leaves
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Medal with 25 Year Long Service Oak Leaves and original ribbon.

The Iron Cross device measures 42 mm square. It has solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent on the split ring. The solid ring has an undecipherable maker mark. This is a view of the back showing the oak leaves attachments

There is very minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core. The original ribbon shows wear from age.

$999.99 SOLD
ICSC-205
Iron Cross Second Class 1870
This is an Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Medal.

The device measures 42mm square. It has solid ring. There is no apparent maker mark on the ring.

This cross shows exceptionally deep detail, however there is noticeable rusting to the core present and visible in the images.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is some significant freckling of the paint on the iron core, and some rusting apparent.

$474.99 Available
ICSC-206
Iron Cross Second Class 1870
This is a very rare Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Prinzen Medal.

The device measures 27mm square. It has solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is very minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$1,199.99 Available
ICSC-210
Iron Cross Second Class 1870
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Prinzen Medal.

The device measures 33mm square. It has solid ring. There is a partial maker mark (IW?) apparent on the ring.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is very minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$1,199.99 Available
ICSC-204
Iron Cross Second Class 1870
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Prinzen Medal.

The device measures 33mm square. It has solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is very minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$1,199.99 Available
ICSC-207
Iron Cross Second Class 1870
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Prinzen Medal.

The device measures 33mm square. It has solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is some minor rust and freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$1,199.99 Available
ICSC-203
Iron Cross Second Class 1870 Veteran Lapel Medal
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Veteran's Lapel Medal.

The device measures 22.5mm square. It is a solid bronze one piece construction, with the reverse side blank. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back.

$349.99 Available
ICSC-208
Iron Cross Second Class 1870 Veteran Lapel Medal
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1870 Second Class Veteran's Lapel Medal.

The device measures 22.5mm square. It is a solid bronze one piece construction, with the reverse side blank. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back.

$349.99 Available

Iron Cross 1914


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ICFC-320
Iron Cross First Class 1914 with Attached 1939 First Class Spange Bar
This is a very nice L/14 and 800 marked wide pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class with applied 1st Class Spange Bar.

The slightly vaulted IC device measures 42mm square. The spange bar is 45mm across the wingtips. It measures 74mm long.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is a stamped L/13 maker mark present on the back of the spange bar and an impressed raised 800 content mark on the back of the cross.

It has moderate tarnish from age and some moderate bubbling and wear to the paint apparent on the iron core. This is very good to near excellent condition and a very high quality device.

$1,599.99 Available
ICFC-316
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Screwback Variant Design
This is a very nice vaulted screwback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 42mm square. It has a very unusual screwback mount and plate shown here.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There are no maker marks present on the back.

It has moderate tarnish from age and some significant wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$449.99 Available
ICFC-326
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Screwback Variant Design
This is a very nice fancy plate and large loop nut screwback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a very unusual screwback mount and plate shown here.

There is virtually no tarnish or wear, except on the reverse side visible in this image of the back. There are no maker marks present on the back.

It has moderate tarnish from age and some significant wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-307
Iron Cross 1914 First Class
This is a very scarce Prinzen Size variant of the Iron Cross First Class 1914.

The device measures 33mm square. It is content marked  "935". It has a round pin back with hook closure.

There is moderate tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. This is a view with the pin up, showing the marks. There is light freckling to the iron core.

$899.99 Available
ICFC-323
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Screwback
This is a very nice very slightly vaulted screwback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It is exceptionally thin and very finely detailed.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is a stamped M maker mark present on the back of the attachment nut. The back plate is present.

It has very minor tarnish from age and virtually no bubbling or wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$499.99 Available
ICFC-321
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Screwback Variant Design
This is a very nice vaulted screwback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 42mm square. It has a very unusual screwback mount and plate shown here.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There are no maker marks present on the back.

It has moderate tarnish from age and some significant wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$499.99 Available
ICFC-302
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Screwback
This is a very nice vaulted screwback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 44mm square

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There is an impressed raised L/54 maker mark present on the back of the bottom arm. The orienting pin is behind the crown on the top arm.

It has moderate tarnish from age and some bubbling and wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$499.99 Available
ICFC-327
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Vaulted Pin back
This is a cased vaulted pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square.

There is virtually no tarnish present, visible in this image of the back.

$349.99 Available
ICFC-322
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pin back
This is a well-used vaulted pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 42mm square. It has no maker marks. The pin is wide and curved.

There is some moderate freckling and paint flaking from routine wear. This is an image of the back with the pin down.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-310
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Vaulted Pin back
This is a well-used vaulted pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 42mm square.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back.

It has moderate tarnish from age and significant wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$449.99 Available
ICFC-312
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pin back
This is a very nice thin needle pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a "KO" maker mark on the bottom arm of the cross on the back. The pin is very thin and round. This is an exceptionally thin multipiece sandwich construction badge.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back.

It has moderate tarnish from age and minor bubbling and wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-308
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pin back
This is a well-used flat pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a "KO" maker mark on the bottom arm of the cross on the back. The pin is narrow and flat.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. This is a view of the back with the pin up.

It has moderate tarnish from age and moderate bubbling and wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-324
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pin back
This is a thin flat pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a "KO" maker mark on the bottom arm of the cross on the back. This is an exceptionally thin multi-piece sandwich construction badge.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back.

It has moderate tarnish from age and minor bubbling and wear to the shiny black enamel paint apparent on the iron core.

$424.99 Available
ICFC-309
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pin back
This is a well-used flat pin back Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square. It has a "800" content mark on the bottom arm of the cross on the back. The pin is narrow and flat.

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. This is a view of the back with the pin up.

It has moderate tarnish from age and moderate bubbling and wear to the paint apparent on the iron core.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-304
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pinback
This is a very nice pinback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back. There are is a "8-W" (or M-8)  maker mark present on the pin. The pin is exceptionally thin flat style with a hook closure.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-314
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pinback
This is an unusual pinback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back with the pin down, and one with the pin up.

There are some very old jeweler repairs on this piece. Three rivets are barely visible at the top and there is some separation of the back from the front of the frame.

There are no maker marks present. The pin is exceptionally narrow flat style with a hook closure on a square pad.

$349.99 Available
ICFC-315
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pinback
This is an exceptionally detailed pinback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 44mm square

There is some very slight tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back with the pin down.

The crown, "W" and 1914 are very fine, and show nice detail throughout.

There are no maker marks present. The pin is  narrow rounded flat style with a hook closure.

$349.99 Available
ICSC-3050
Iron Cross Second Class 1914 Ring Marked L W
This is an Iron Cross Second Class 1914 Ring Marked L W.

The device measures 45mm  (1-3/4 inches square) diameter.  Solid L W marked ring.  Very unusual, it has an Iron Cross Ribbon Bar as an attachment.

There is some moderate tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back.

$139.99 Available
ICFC-319
Iron Cross First Class 1914 Pinback
This is a nicely detailed pinback Iron Cross 1914 First Class.

The device measures 43mm square

There is some chipping to the black paint on the front and deep tarnish from routine wear, visible in this image of the back with the pin down.

The crown, "W" and 1914 are very fine, and show nice detail throughout.

There are no maker marks present. The pin is  narrow rounded edges flat style with a hook closure.

$349.99 Available
ICSC-305
Iron Cross Second Class 1914
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Prinzen Medal.

The device measures 33mm square. It has solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some moderate tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is very minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

  SOLD
ICSC-397
Iron Cross Second Class 1914 800 Marked Medal with Variant Ribbon
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class 800 Content  Marked Medal.

The device measures 42mm square. It has solid ring. The ring is stamped 800.

 The paint on the iron core on the front and the back is outstanding throughout.

The ribbon is near mint.  Here is view of the back.

$249.99 Available
ICSC-313
Iron Cross Second Class 1914 SILVER Marked Medal
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class SILVER Medal.

The device measures 42mm square. It has solid ring. There are two stamped "800" ring silver content marks apparent. One is deeply stamped, the other lighter. The lighter one is shown.

There is very light tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. The paint on the iron core on the front and the back is outstanding throughout

The ribbon is long and tied in a bow. This was apparently awarded to a woman in combat (a nurse).

$249.99 Available
ICSC-317
Iron Cross Second Class 1914 800 Marked Medal
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class 800 SILBER Content "HB" Maker Marked Medal.

The device measures 42mm square. It has solid ring. There are two stamped "SILBER 800" ring silver content marks apparent. One is deeply stamped, the other lighter. The lighter one is shown.

There is very light tarnish from age, visible in these close-up images of the front and back. The paint on the iron core on the front and the back is outstanding throughout

The ribbon is near excellent.

$199.99 Available
ICSC-306
Iron Cross Second Class 1914
This is a very scarce Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Prinzen Medal.

The device measures 33mm square. It has solid ring. There is no maker mark apparent.

There is some moderate tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is minor freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core.

$699.99 Available
ICSC-315
Iron Cross Second Class 1914
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Medal.

The device measures 42mm square. It has large solid ring. There is a stamped "LW" ring maker mark apparent.

There is moderate tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. The paint on the iron core on the front and the back is generally good, with some moderate freckling and some minor bending at the corners of the arms at the bottom.

$99.99 Available
ICSC-316
Iron Cross Second Class 1914
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Medal.

The device measures 44mm square. It has large solid ring. There is a stamped "800" ring silver content mark apparent.

There is moderate tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. The paint on the iron core on the front and the back is generally good, with some moderate freckling and some minor bending at the corners of the arms at the bottom.

$99.99 Available
ICSC-302
Iron Cross Second Class 1914
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Medal.

The device measures 42mm square. It has solid ring. There is an unreadable ring maker mark apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is some very slight blistering of the paint on the iron core on the front, the back is outstanding.

$99.99 Available
ICSC-307
Iron Cross Second Class 1914 Prinzen Miniature
This is an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class Medal and narrow ribbon.

The device measures 16mm square. It has a split ring.  It is single sided and made in one piece.  It appears to be coin silver, but has no maker marks apparent.

There is some deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is some very minor wear of the paint on the front, the back is outstanding.

The ribbon measures 15mm wide by 110mm long.

The ribbon is near mint, as seen here.

$199.99 Available

Iron Cross 1939


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Description, Size, Condition Price Status
ICFC-119
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Screw Back Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Screw Back Medal.

The back is shown here. There is a very small round (unreadable) maker mark just above the orienting pin (behind the 1939). It measures 44.5mm square.

The back without the screw mount is shown here. The screw back plate is die struck with a ridged scalloped pattern, apparent in the images.

The condition is very good throughout with wear to the paint on the iron core. There is some tarnish present from age.

$499.99 Available
ICFC-409
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Screwback Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Screwback Medal.

The back is shown here. There is a very small round (unreadable) maker mark just above the orienting pin (behind the 1939). It measures 44.5mm square.

The back without the screw mount is shown here. The screwback plate is die struck with a ridged scalloped pattern, apparentl in the images..

The condition is very good throughout with wear to the paint on the iron core. There is some tarnish present from age.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-418
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Screwback Vaulted One-Piece Medal.

The back is shown here. There is no maker mark present.

The back with the screw dismounted is shown here. There never appears to have been a stabilizing pin present.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-414
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Screwback Vaulted One-Piece Medal.

The back is shown here. There is a stamped "4" maker mark on the lower arm of the cross.

The back with the screw dismounted is shown here. The stabilizing pin is present.

The condition is near excellent. There is some oxidation present from age.

$349.99 Available
ICFC-428
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Screwback Flat Modified Pin Back Medal.

The back is shown here. The medal was modified during the war to make it a screwback, apparently because the pin broke off in wear.

The back with the screw dismounted is shown here.

The condition is very good to near excellent. There is some oxidation and tarnish present from age.

$449.99 Available
ICFC-420
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Cased
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Cased.

These are close-ups of the front and back shown with the pin down.  There is a stamped L/13 maker marks of the flat pin. It measures 44mm square,

It is cased in the proper vaulted hinged case, however the case is available separately and shown in detail here.

The condition is near excellent throughout with some tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near excellent condition as well.

$549.99 (with case)

$399.99 (w/o case)

$149.99 (case only)

Available
ICFC-421
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Cased
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Cased.

These are close-ups of the front and back shown with the pin down.  There is a stamped L/13 maker marks of the flat pin. It measures 44mm square.

It is cased in the proper flat LDO hinged case, however the case is available separately and shown in detail here.

The condition is near excellent throughout with some tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near excellent condition as well.

$549.99 (with case)

$399.99 (w/o case)

$149.99 (case only)

Available
ICFC-1422
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Case
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Case

The front and  back are shown here.  There are no apparent maker marks.

The condition is very good to near excellent throughout with some tarnish present from age.

$179.99 Available
ICFC-422
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here.  There are no apparent maker marks.

The condition is very good to near excellent throughout with some tarnish present from age.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-423
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here and with the pin up here.  There are no apparent maker marks.

The condition is very good with some wear apparent to the iron core and with some tarnish present from age.

$349.99 Available
ICFC-424
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here.  There is a stamped script "65" apparent maker mark on the back of the pin.

The condition is very good with some wear apparent to the iron core and with some tarnish present from age.

$374.99 Available
ICFC-419
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here with the pin down showing a stamped "3" maker mark on the flat pin.

The condition is near excellent throughout with very little tarnish present from age.  The paint is in very good to near excellent condition, with some wear apparent to the high portions.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-417
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here with the pin down showing a stamped "7" maker mark on the flat pin.

The condition is near excellent throughout with some deep tarnish present from age.  The paint is in very good to near excellent condition, with some wear apparent to the high portions.

$399.99 Available
ICFC-426
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal.

The back is shown here with the pin down showing a impressed "L/11" maker mark on the lower arm of the cross.

The condition is near excellent throughout with some minor to moderate tarnish present from age.  The paint is in near excellent condition.

$399.99 Available
ICSC-4208
WWII LDO Cased German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a Cased LDO German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal.  This medal is mint.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a solid ring.  The ribbon  is unissued, as well.

The condition is unissued, in the Cased.

$599.99 Available
ICSC-4248
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal Unissued in the Bag
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal.  This medal is so mint, that the color hides the swastika and date.  If you are looking for the ultimate, THIS IS IT!

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped "43" ring mark on the solid ring.  The ribbon  is unissued, as well.

The condition is unissued, in the bag.  The  bag is worn on top edge, just a little.  Here are views of the bag:  1  2

$449.99 Available
Picture to Come ICSC-9248
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal Unissued in the LDO Case.
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Unissued Medal in an 3 x 3.5 inch LDO Case.

This medal is so mint, that the color hides the swastika and date. If you are looking for the ultimate, THIS IS IT!

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here on the solid ring. The ribbon is unissued, as well.

The condition is unissued.
$499.99 Available
ICSC-428
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near excellent condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped "1" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is some moderate tarnish on the silver from age.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-1427
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near excellent condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped raised "19" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is some moderate tarnish on the silver from age.  A period ribbon will be provided.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-427
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near excellent condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped raised "113" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is some moderate tarnish on the silver from age. 

$149.99 Available
ICSC-412
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near excellent condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped raised "6." (number 6 with a dot at the lower right of the number) ring mark on the solid ring.

There is some moderate tarnish on the silver from age.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-418
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near excellent condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped "8" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is minor tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in excellent condition.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-420
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near very good condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has an impressed raised "80" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is very deep dark tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in generally good to very good condition.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-425
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near very good condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has a stamped "65" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is very deep dark tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in generally very good condition.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-421
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near excellent condition.

It measures 43mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has an impressed raised "83" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is minor tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in near excellent condition.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-1429
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal without ribbon.  I will furnish a period ribbon with the medal.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has an impressed raised "1" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is minor tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in near very good, with some chips on the high portions of the swastika, as shown.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-429
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal with ribbon.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has an impressed raised "100" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is minor tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in near very good, with some chips on the high portions of the swastika, as shown.

$149.99 Available
ICSC-426
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal
This is a German 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Medal in near very good condition.

It measures 44mm across the arms. The back is shown here.

It has an impressed raised "113" ring mark on the solid ring.

There is minor tarnish on the silver from age. The black paint is in near very good, with some chips on the high portions of the swastika, as shown.

$149.99 Available

Iron Cross 1939 (Post War Issue)


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ICFC-501
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Post War Issue Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Post War Design Medal.

The back is shown here. There are no maker marks apparent. It measures 43mm square.  It has a narrow rounded flat hinged pin closure

The condition is near mint throughout.

$249.99 Available
ICFC-502
WWII German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Post War Issue Medal
This is the German 1939 Iron Cross First Class Medal Post War Design Medal.

The back is shown here. There are no maker marks apparent. It measures 44mm square.  It has a narrow rounded flat hinged pin closure

The condition is near mint throughout.

$249.99 Available