It shows signs of combat wear so it would look stunning on a combat uniform. All parts go through a final handling by the creator They are also an interesting and elite artefact to collect. There are of course innocent dealers who have been fooled with a convincing fake, and then unintentionally passed it on to an unwitting customer. . frames, or rims, were constructed of polished and lacquered German silver, This award was created by Adolf Hitler in October 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (similar medal but with a different ribbon). $399.Front view showing the 1939 date.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'militariatoday_com-leader-2','ezslot_7',705,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-militariatoday_com-leader-2-0');Rear view with the screw plate in situ.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'militariatoday_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_3',706,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-militariatoday_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');Rear view of the cross with the plate removed. Zimmermann of Pforzheim. from its core. Item Number: 68669. . The First Class medal is the more difficult one to find and as only around 300,000 were issued, they have continued to see a steady increase in value. 1957 Issue WW2 German Army Knight's Cross Of . We share items and posts of interest to collectors and enthusiasts. symmetrical, while the Knights Cross measured 48mm. authentication is very difficult. found and thus worth more to the collector, had a protruding threaded shaft that was placed through Ray, I think I would agree with you - same beading flaws near the swastika and similar pin/catch setup. These marks are researchable. A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class with a badly damaged arm that clearly shows the three pieced construction of an iron core with joined outer frames. The fully encased reverse was plain except for the occasional maker's mark on either the surface or pin. Iron Cross 1st Class - Wehrmacht War and the rims were soldered together. Iron Cross Manufacturing - Wehrmacht iron for all Iron Cross centers. only a limited number of manufacturers switched to this method. similar but more efficient Looking at the side profile of the award confirms the correct multi-layer construction. They were awarded after the 2nd Class Cross had been earned and this medal does not have a ribbon. 9. Pay attention to detail. him the 2nd Class. As in the case of the 2nd Class, unmarked crosses are perfectly WW2 Iron Cross with photograph of it being worn.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'militariatoday_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_19',700,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-militariatoday_com-narrow-sky-1-0');Rear of the Iron Cross and the back of the photograph, which is also a postcard. In the course of WW2 militaria collecting and study, museums and private collectors will acquire items of all nationalities, including German. Iron Cross 1st class, EKI (Eisernes Kreuz I Klasse mit Etui) by Wilhelm Deumer (L/11 maker mark). WW2 Iron Crosses were usually never pure silver, and the 1st Class pieces could have a core of iron, brass, zinc or other metals, an iron core being the most desirable from the collector's point of view.
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