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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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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.
The condition is as shown, with wear to the black paint and deep tarnish from age and routine wear. |
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KCIC-120 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.
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) |
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KCIC-117 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 |
This is a very nice "2" 800 marked KCIC
with 800 Silver Jump Loop and FULL 25 Inch Ribbon.
The medal measures 49mm across the arms. Here are close-up views of the front and the back. There is some very minor tarnish from routine wear, and virtually no significant wear to the original black paint on the core, visible in the images The sideways "2" maker and 800 silver content marks are shown here, along with the top edge of upper arm. This is a low angle view of the corner and 1939 and one of the 1813 date. It comes with an uncut piece of KCIC ribbon about 25 inches long. |
$5,499.99 | Available |
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KCIC-115 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 |
This is a very nice "2" 800 marked KCIC
with 800 Silver Jump Loop and 7 Inch Ribbon.
The medal measures 48mm across the arms. Here are close-up views of the front and the back. There is some very minor tarnish from routine wear, and very light wear to the original black paint on the core, visible in the images The sideways "2" maker and 800 silver content marks are shown here, along with the top edge of upper arm. This is a low angle view of the corner and 1939 and one of the 1813 date. It comes with a cut piece of KCIC ribbon about 7 inches long. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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ICSC-107 Iron Cross Second Class 1813 |
This is a rare Iron Cross 1813 Second Class Medal.
The device measures 40.5mm square. It has 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 deep tarnish from age, visible in this image of the back. There is some minor to moderate freckling and blistering of the paint on the iron core on the front and back, as shown. The ribbon has some soiling and fading from age. |
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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 |
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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. |
$2,799.99 | Available |
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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. |
$3,199.99 | Available |
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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. |
$3,199.99 | Available |
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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. |
$2,199.99 | Available |
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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. |
$2,199.99 | Available |
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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 close-up view of the front of the oak leaves. This is a view of the back showing the oak leaves attachments 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. The original ribbon shows wear from age. |
$999.99 | Available |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 pa |
