Friedrich Wilhelm von Bülow 3. Suspension ring with slightly convex ends and '800' fineness mark. Imperial & Third Reich Militaria - Blue Max, Knights Cross & Iron Cross Awards. Sort By: Sort by popularity Sort by latest Sort by price: low to high Sort by price: high to low. A desirable and extremely scarce Grand Cross recovered from the famed Zimmermann Factory and subsequently cleaned; the only Zimmermann GC known to exist, this cross has a strong silver frame, intact iron core, measuring 62.99mm (w), 70.90 mm (h) and weighing 63.10 grams with loop; loop marked 800 and 20, remains very fine. If no other participant places a bid, you win that auction lot for $101 dollars. Awarded to the most successful General officer at the conclusion of a war. The Grand Cross was awarded for outstanding military valor. Accompanied by 2 Certificates of Authenicity: Detlev Niemann & Dietrich Maerz. E25. Hundreds of pieces were partially finished, and some items were just medal parts, as one would expect to be found in the. THE 1914 IRON CROSS. The Order consisted of three grades, I Class Cross, II Class Cross and Grand Cross. 1939 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. This award was originally created by King Frederick William III of Prussia in 1813 and again in 1870 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. This Website is dedicated to researchers, archivists and collectors of historical military memorabilia. $14.55 - $45.99. (award Order, medal, souvenir, Lapel Pins) COPY. 63.3 mm, weight 68 grams. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) was a decoration intended for victorious generals of the Prussian Army and its allies.It was the second highest class of the Iron Cross, following the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross which was given only twice. For information on any item please contact me. This fits your . Original WWII German POLICE POLIZEI NCO’S … High quality. All bids are subject to a Buyer's Premium which is in addition to the placed successful bid. Works great as a gift! © 2020 eMedals Inc | Militaria & Historica | eMedals Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Iron Cross 1st Class employed a pin or screw posts on the back of the medal, and was worn on the left side of the recipient's uniform, like the original 1813 version. To the right an original case for the Iron Cross 1st Class. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction participants at any point. The I and II Class are largely the same in size and composition. The Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to the most outstanding of generals who performed feats of leadership to the extreme benefit of the German state. This exceptional cross has been expert-vetted and deemed to not be an 1813 awarded cross, but rather a wearer’s copy, circa 1870-1890. Reddick Militaria's Knights Crosses and accessories are the best quality on the market. $25.00. The first Star of the Grand Cross was presented to Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, 1815 version. 1870 Iron Cross 1st Class, vaulted type by Godet with detailed iron centre, slight crack in the upper arm of the iron center and towards the right arm, quite common for an Iron Cross of this age and does not detract from the medal, wide silver frame, side loops removed at time, only awarded 1307 times, a fine example of a scarce early first class Iron Cross. The cross is created closely in the manner of the 100 core awards originally produced. Save grand cross of the iron cross to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. New items to be added soon. German Heer / W-SS 20 Kills Sniper Badge, Outstanding and Rare! The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkruez) was re-instituted in 1939 by Adolf Hitler and only awarded to Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring during the Second World War on July 19, 1940. + 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1. Along with the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, the Grand Cross was founded on March 10, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. was a well known German manufacturer of a great variety of awards, German and International, and was destroyed in an allied bombing raid in the early 1940's on Pforzheim, Germany. The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1813 - version produced for 100th years celebration of Iron Cross, manufactured circa 1913, for museums and display purposes; magnetic center, silver arms, 64.74mm(width) x 69.73mm(height), weighs 58.2 grams, of excellent The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was a decoration intended for victorious generals of the Prussian Army and its allies. " order of the iron cross-1914-the hindenburg star-outstanding museum copy * paul von hindenburg was the only recipient of this award- 3 1/2" in width-has iron cross center-with 1870-"w" and crown- nicely detailed starburst-reverse pin seems to be marked "deschler & sohn"- … New (2) from $45.99 + $7.49 shipping. All items on this website come with my lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Assmann & Söhne Quality Control Insignia Collection, eMedals Presents; A Finely Curated Selection of International Miniature Awards & Decorations, eMedals Presents; A Finely Curated Selection of German Awards, The "Santa Monica" Collection; A Multigenerational Collection of German Third Reich Belts & Buckles. Some were in good condition, but most of the pieces exhibited fire damage, or were rusted and damaged. A Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1939., Blackened iron core with rim-high swastika in a silver frame, maker's mark 'L/12' for Juncker and '800' mark of fineness stamped next to the eyelet. Description. Along with the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, the Grand Cross was founded on 10 March 1813, … Award COPY. This example as removed from a tunic. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Same applied to the First Class, bar was then worn above the decoration. The Iron Cross in the same class cound not be awarded a second time, so the 1939 bar was introduced. Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1939. The cross has nice detailing to the centre and has a nice silver frame soldered around the edge of the cross. Here we have a Großkreuz des Eeisernen Kreuzes made by the only official supplier: C. E. Juncker, Berlin. New from Reddick Militaria is the 1939 Star of the Grand Cross, an Iron Cross award commonly known as the "Breast Star". If the current auction price is $100 dollars and you place a maximum bid of $120 dollars, the system will bid $101 dollars on your behalf. Includes 26" length original neck ribbon, red properly faded to orange. Ours are produced using original items for patterns, making sure that the details are sharp and that the silver plating is correct. 4.4 out of 5 stars 11. It was the highest (normally awarded) class of the Iron Cross. Be sure to subscribe for future announcements! German Iron Cross 2nd Class 1870 with ribbon - Military Medal for Bravery - Imperial Prussian Medal/Repro. The ribbon loop on this example is unmarked. Order COPY. The 1914 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkruez) was instituted in 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. If you are a collector and wish to do a gift or just interested in history this is the right product for you! Any visitor to this site does so with the understanding that it is strictly for the purposes of historical collecting and research as stated above. Five men received the 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross for actions during the Napoleonic Wars: 1. World War II & Other Militaria. A copy 1914 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, and "Hindenburg" Star to the Grand Cross. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. There is no splitting or cracking to the frame or core. The Iron Cross 2nd Class, and the larger Grand Cross, were suspended from different ribbons: the Grand Cross from a neck ribbon, the 2nd Class from a ribbon on the chest. Hallmarked "L/12" and "800." Quick View. This site carries no affiliation whatsoever with any political ideology, especially of hate or intolerance. ; 2) "Hindenburg" star, silver gilt with silver and iron applied Iron Cross. HOLD (a.n.) Oberst Karl Arndt Formal award document with folder to the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of 1939. This is the 1870 version of the award, instituted as a result of the Franco-Prussian War and was awarded only 9 times, mainly to royalty and senior commanders of the Prussian Army. 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As worn by a veteran of both wars. The Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was meant to be worn like the Iron Cross First class. WW2 German military award. As a result, we cannot show you the price in catalog or the product page. Dietrich Maerz has seen this cross and approved it as original. As a result of the German system of escalating awards and the intense and drawn-out nature of World War II, higher tiers of the Cross needed to be introduced to properly recognize the fighting men in Germany. The short ribbon is a later piece added in to replace the original. The following rate of Buyer's Premium will be added to the Hammer Price of each Lot that you purchase: Twenty-Two Percent (22%) of the Hammer Price, A Rare Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Zimmermann, A desirable and extremely scarce Grand Cross recovered from the famed Zimmermann Factory and subsequently cleaned; the only Zimmermann GC known to exist, this cross has a strong silver frame, intact iron core, measuring 62.99mm (w), 70.90 mm (h) and weighing 63.10 grams with loop; loop marked 800 and 20, remains very fine. Sold (dh) General Assault Badge, 25 Engagements, by JFS. All in all, a nice example of what I believe to be a replacement 1870 iron cross. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Only five 1914 Grand Crosses were issued over the four years of the bloody conflict in Europe. The First World War necessitated updated versions of the preceding Iron Crosses. Reproduction WW I German Collectibles - apply Category filter. Crown Prince Charles John of Sweden (Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte) - earlier a Marshal under Napoleon, after becoming regent and crown princ… The Grand Cross was awarded by the sole authority of the Führer. If you have $31.500 to spare, prehaps the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross for sale at Manions will be of interest to you? The core is cast in the old method, showing the roughness and dimpling-- most readily visible on the plain front of the cross. Sale Price $144.33 $ 144.33 $ 180.41 Original Price $180.41" (20% off) FREE shipping ... WW1 Grand Knights Cross of the Iron Cross German Prussia Imperial Medals with collar ribbon Army Uniforms WWI Army WorldMilitaryMedals. Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 replica.The Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to the most outstanding of generals who performed feats of leadership to the extreme benefit of the Prussian and later German state. Out of stock. Frame marked 800 on reverse below suspension ring. Sometime in 1990, during construction on the site, a quantity of medals was discovered (about 50 kilos) and bought by eMedals. The iron core retains about 90% of the black finish. The core is cast in the old method, showing the roughness and dimpling– most readily visible on the plain front of the cross. Large, double-paged parchment document with calligraphic text and national eagle dated 23 January 1942, the name of Karl Arndt rendered in hand-executed gold lettering, beneath which is the ink facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler. Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, commander of Prussian forces at the Battle of Waterloo, later elevated to the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 2. his Website is dedicated to researchers, archivists and collectors of historical military memorabilia. If another auction participant places a bid for $125 dollars, the auction lot price will display $121 dollars having exceeded your previously submitted maximum bid by $1.00 dollar. The cross is created closely in the manner of the 100 core awards originally produced. Kelley's Military does not support or represent any organization that promotes hate or racism. Category. Read more. Introduced in 1939 and 1940, respectively, the Knight's Cross and the Oak Leaves were part of the same continuity of awards as the Iron Cross. Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1870. Comprising: 1) Grand Cross neck badge with silver frame and iron core. That medal is called the Blücherstern (Blücher's Star). The reverse features the crown FW motif, with the sculpted oakleaves and four acorns. Dismiss. This site carries no affiliation whatsoever with any political ideology, especially of hate or intolerance. The Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (or Stern zum Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes in German) was the highest military decoration of the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire. Magnetic core w/die struck silver frame, ring mounted. It is a treat to be able to handle a rare, beautiful old wearer’s cross such as this. 1939 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross. The system will continue to bid in $1.00 dollar increments until your maximum bid of $120 dollars is exceeded. The outer encasement is delicate and narrow, also same as in the award crosses. The design of the Cross was inspired by the Cross pattée, which was used as a symbol of the Teutonic Order, as well as the Prussian Army from 1871 to 1918. Works great as a gift! ww Germany Collection Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1870 (award Order, medal, souvenir, Lapel Pins) COPY. High Quality material – metal. This exceptional cross has been expert-vetted and deemed to not be an 1813 awarded cross, but rather a wearer's copy, circa 1870-1890. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. We are not affiliated with/or embrace the philosophies of … eMedals proudly ships worldwide, see our shipping information. Material - metal. The Grand Cross was the highest class of the Iron Cross and was founded in 1813 and renewed in 1870 and 1914. Original WW I German Medals, Pins & Ribbons - apply Category filter. 63.5mm, 53.4 grams, 95% original finish. The Grand Cross remained the same as the 1870 model with the exception of the year “1914” substituted for the “1870” on the lower front arm. WWII WW2 German THIRD REICH Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 Medal Badge Packet F&R Mkr If another auction participant places a bid of $110 dollars, the system will subsequently place a bid of $111 dollars on your behalf. Any visitor to this site does so with the understanding that it is strictly for the purposes of historical collecting and research as stated above. This version features a vaulted gold plated, eight-point star with the Iron Cross First Class mounted in its center and a wide, flat pin back. Product Tag - Original WWII German Iron Cross For Sale. Dimensions 63.2 x … Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1939. 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