During the 1930s, the nazi regime in germany superimposed a swastika on. Old german medal iron cross on white background royalty free stock images. Unique german officers ring iron cross goldplated silver ww2 wwii or ww1 wwi. The prussian german award iron cross with the monogram of the emperor wilhelm of germany, the most famous award of the first world war great war german iron cross 2nd class, 19141917. He fought for germany in ww1 and apparently won an iron cross. Mc622 a 1914 iron cross in its outer card case of issue, with the full title of the award printed to the lid. Here we have a variety of german military medals, orders and decorations for sale from world war 1, world war 2, pre and post war periods. The iron cross 1939 was similar in shape to its predecessors, that is a maltese cross more accurately a formee cross, of course with the significant exception that the old crown, oak leaves and initials that were the heart of all previous imperial prussian crosses were replaced by a new set of features centered around the nazi swastika.
Ww1 german medal iron cross download this royalty free stock photo in seconds. He fought for germany in ww1 and apparently won an iron cross medal. The honour cross of the world war 19141918 wikipedia. Honor cross of the world war 19141918 medal awarded to a.
Wwi ww1 german iron cross 1st class 800 silver carl dilenius cd maker mark flat. The total numbers of war awards in 19141918, including award for services in eastern border protection, were 218,000 iron crosses first class and 5,196,000 iron crosses second class. Grand cross of knight cross iron cross 181914 for your considerationa magnificent jewelers copy of the grand cross of the iron cross world war1 from germany has a magnetic iron core with full neck ribbon ribbon is of later manufacture i believe cross in excellent condition3 piece construction iron core cross shows some wear and patinathis is a jewelers copy of the grand cross. It was first introduced on march 10, 18 by king frederick william iii of prussia, who was then at war against the french under napolean. The germans addressed many of modern warfares fundamental problems in wwi. These medals are highly desired by all collectors, and they are very affordable for a near 100 year old antique. German ring ww1 iron cross wwi germany sterling silver world war mark 800. Jan 15, 2016 i am helping a friend with his family history,he has a german ancestor erich j f rubinstein,who was born in berlin c 1892.
Iron cross 1870 german empire 18701918 germany europe. Use of the decoration was revived by william i for the francoprussian war of 1870, recreated in 1914 for world war i, and last revived by adolf hitler o. To this day, the iron cross remains one of the most recognizable medals in military history. Get the best deals on ww2 german iron cross when you shop the largest online selection at. Original ww1 german iron cross 2nd class 1914 wmaker. Cross of iron and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. World war 1 german iron cross medal silver by dmzcollectibles world war 1 german iron cross medal silver see more.
Anyone who thinks the hay day of the bogus badge has not seen the traffic in badges during that time in germany. In 1939, when adolf hitler renewed the iron cross as a german decoration, he also renewed the grand cross. The major differences between the two periods are the dates displayed in the lower arm of the cross. Almost every third soldier of the first world war received the iron cross. Ww1 german iron cross 1914 suspended from ribbon with pin maker mark beautiful.
The rise and fall of the german war machine, 19181945 john mosier. After world war ii, the medal was discontinued but neonazis and other white supremacists subsequently adopted it as a hate symbol and it has been a commonlyused hate symbol ever since. A battle scene from sam peckinpahs cross of iron 1977. The bloodbath that was the first ypres is remembered in germany as kindermord bei ypern or simply the massacre of the innocents over the course of the battle, which took place in the autumn of 1914, the kaisers mostly green army suffered a mindboggling 50,000 casualties. His swift success in carrying out the mission and in followup actions made him a hero amid the german military.
After four years of increasingly antisemitic nazi rule, maxs shoe factory in erfurt, germany, was confiscated in 1937 because he was jewish. The allies never did something like this except the british change from the union jack to roundels in 1914. German medals for sale germanprussian iron cross medal 1870maker marked ds. Make offer germany iron cross for wall wwi ww1 or ww2 wwii german trench art plywood carvin. The iron cross second class had been awarded to 5,000,000 members of the army. You can download lowresolution, watermarked files from the iwm website free of charge. It was designed on the occasion of the german campaign of 18, when friedrich wilhelm iii of prussia commissioned the iron cross as the first military decoration open to all ranks, including enlisted men. If you are aware of any manufacturers that are not on this list, please let me know so that i can add them. The grand cross of the iron cross was a decoration intended for victorious generals of the prussian army and its allies. Feb 15, 2012 this feature is not available right now. It was renewed in 1870 for the francoprussian war and again in 1914 for world war i. Original german prussian ww1 1914 iron cross 2nd class. It has also become a symbol of rebellion and resistance. Old german award document for iron cross second class for a soldier.
Characteristics common to iron cross 2nd and 1st class. Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. Ww1 iron cross 2nd class other equipment great war forum. The iron cross awarded during the second world war had 1939 imprinted in the center, which is the year of its reintroduction.
Full size original military merit medal iron cross 2nd class ek2 1914 1918. Ww1 german iron cross 2nd class 1914 with ribbon a. Iron cross magazine issue 4 subscriptions pocketmags. See more ideas about iron, war medals and military awards. Along with the iron cross 1st and 2nd class, the grand cross was founded on march 10, 18, during the napoleonic wars. It also has the red seal still intact to it, which when the box is opened, reveals a small case for the iron cross, with inside, an iron cross for 1914. World war i iron cross medal with striped ribbon awarded to a. The 18, 1870, and 1914 iron crosses had three grades. On 5 august 1914, wilhelm ii, german emperor 18591941 signed the iron cross foundation decree again. An 1870 iron cross 2nd class by walter schott, berlin 301. Cross of iron was a joint anglogerman production between emi films and itc entertainment of. The iron cross 18 was succeeded by the iron cross 1870 francoprussian war, the iron cross 1914 first world war and the iron cross 1939 second world war. The black cross schwarzes kreuz is the emblem used by the prussian army, and by the army of germany from 1871 to present.
Auction ended 95 auction running 5 buy now 26 archive 482 more. An original german ww1 iron cross second class, the iconic award from the first world war. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ww1 german austrian ek2 iron cross second class w ribbon. Iron cross awarded to max wachtel for service in the german army during world war i, 19141918. Following this precedent, successive leaders of prussia, and later of the unified german state, reinstituted the award in times of war. Iron cross international encyclopedia of the first world war ww1. World war 1 germanprussian 1914 iron cross 1st class. Germany ww1 patriotic frame imperial eagle bavaria iron cross photo austrohungarian officer colonel kuk military wwi 1914 1918 great war imperial germany bavaria. It comes with a miniature pickelhaube shaped box hinge broken but i wouldnt think for one minute that its original to the medal.
Iron cross stock photos download 18,336 royalty free photos. Buy german ww1 iron cross 1st class 1914 military medal for bravery imperial prussian medalrepro. The iron cross comes in two grades, second class and first class. Unfollow german iron cross to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have no ribbon with it and for some reason never did seem to find one or get around to it. World war 1 german 7,65mm pistol holster pistolentasche as intended for the 7,65mm langenhan pistol.
Find great deals on ebay for german iron cross and german iron cross ww2. Cross of iron is the thrilling story of a german platoon cut off far behind. Buy ww germany collection iron cross 2nd class award order, medal, souvenir, collection, lapel pins copy. Ww1 iron cross for sale in uk 18 used ww1 iron cross.
Emperor wilhelm ii reauthorized the iron cross on 5 august 1914, at the start of world war i. Maker marked k unknown maker 3 parts made, iron core, magnetic. Iron cross this exhaustive list of 1914 ek2 manufacturers was put together by my friend jens. Ww1 german iron cross recipients world war one page 1. Nazi iron cross do you have any idea what it is worth. Germany iron cross for wall wwi ww1 or ww2 wwii german trench. Offered in catawikis militaria auction medals pre1919.
Iron cross thus became a unifying symbol of the individual german states in military affairs and politics. The iron cross, which existed in the kingdom of prussia and later in the german empire and third reich. I was very lucky to go to school in germany in the late 50s. I believe this ww2 book is equal in style, prose and eloquence to the ww1 classic all. It is of three part construction with original painted core, the top arm has a crack passing laterally through the iron. Germany iron cross 2nd class ek2 military medal german ww1 etsy. Cross of iron is a 1977 war film directed by sam peckinpah, featuring james coburn. Manufacturers markings on the 1914 2nd klasse eiserne kreuz iron cross this exhaustive list of 1914 ek2 manufacturers was put together by my friend jens. Make offer wwi ww1 german iron cross 1st class 800 silver carl dilenius cd maker mark flat. Object wwi service ribbon, known as the hindenburg cross, awarded to leo freyer, a german jewish veteran of the austrohungarian army, world war i.
It could only be awarded after the iron cross second class and the iron cross first class. Iron cross 1914 german empire 18701918 germany europe. Full size ww1 1914 1918 item 100% original ribbon original condition as on the photos great addition to every collection payment method. Many years ago i was given a ww1 iron cross second class by a german friend who had helped clear the house of a friend whose relative had died. The german iron cross in its various grades was awarded to all ranks of the wehrmacht, luftwaffe and kriegsmarine to recognize officers and men for acts of bravery, heroism and leadership. The iron cross still rates as germanys most famous military insignia, but its role has been reduced to that of a black and white emblem on the. Ww1 patriotic frame with the german imperial eagle, the crown and the flags of germany a. Metal detecting a hoard again this time iron crosses. Iron cross, prussian military decoration instituted in 18 by frederick william iii for distinguished service in the prussian war of liberation. The iron cross still rates as germany s most famous military insignia, but its role has been reduced to that of a black and white emblem on the.
Mar 07, 2008 bid to restore iron cross divides germany. The cross has its original black and white ribbon in fine condition, with a nice aged patina. A very nice well made iron cross 2nd class medal 19141918. Just send us the photo to us,we will see what can we do for you. Up for auction is an original ww1 german 2nd class iron cross ek2 with photo in fine condition. Ww1 german iron cross 2nd class 1914 with ribbon cross motif is not magnetic and is loosely attached. C001 german wwi certificate for a 1914 2nd class iron cross. German iron cross history and meaning of the iron cross. Honor cross of the world war 19141918 ribbon awarded to a german jewish soldier. The iron cross was king everyone sunning themselves on the banks of the neckar in heidelburg was approached by a student hawking his dads iron cross. German medals for sale in uk 57 used german medals. Make offer ww1 german imperial iron cross badge pin jacket medal wwii us war veteran estate. Iron cross recipients german soldiers in world war two. I am helping a friend with his family history,he has a german ancestor erich j f rubinstein,who was born in berlin c 1892.
The nazi regime conferred honors on many of the 100,000 jews who fought in the german army in the great war, even on some who had already escaped to palestine. An iron cross second class 1870 by godet with jubilee spange. Download 18336 iron cross stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Save world war i german iron cross to get email alerts and updates on your. The front of the crosses bear the crown and w for kaiser wilhelm, and the date 1914 at the bottom of the iron cross indicates the date the cross was reinstituted 5 august 1914 the iron cross was first instituted in 18, as marked on the back of the second class cross, along with a splay of oak leaves in the center and the crown and royal. Make offer wwi ww1 german germany iron cross 2nd class super clean old collection lot. It simply explains why the german army of ww1 and ww2 was the most combat. German iron cross second class 19141918 the australian war. Iron cross this page lists all the know manufacturers markings found on 1914 1st klasse eiserne kreuz manufactured up to 1918. The iron cross is a former military decoration in the kingdom of prussia, and later in the german empire 18711918 and nazi germany 19331945. Feb 22, 2011 ww1 original german iron cross 2nd class 1914 evo7125.
If one is researching the minutia of ww1 german iron cross documents, one would be hard pressed to find a better book on the subject. Metal detecting a hoard again this time iron crosses live. The iron cross was awarded to recognize acts of bravery. Also, it is the only book in english on the subject, but remains a very through and well researched book on the subject. Maker marked ew unknown maker 3 parts made, iron core, magnetic. Max was able to get immigration visas for the united states, with the sponsorship of relatives in ohio. Ww1 1914 1918 item 100% original ribbon original condition as on the photos great addition to every collection payment. Bid to restore iron cross divides germany the independent.
Please contact us if you didnt find the thing you are looking for. Military merit medal iron cross 2nd class ek2 1914 1918. Shop top fashion brands accessories at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. A great many 1914 ek1 were manufactured in the third reich era and will be found with various markings which are outside of the scope of this reference. Eisernes kreuz helpinfo, sometimes mistakenly called the maltese cross, is a military decoration of the kingdom of prussia, and later of germany, which was established by king frederick william iii of prussia and first awarded on 10 march 18 in breslau now wroclaw. During these three periods, the iron cross was an award of the kingdom of prussia, althoughgiven prussias preeminent place in the german empire formed in 1871it tended to be treated as a generic german decoration. Authentic vintage wwi german 1914 iron cross 1st class badge w pin assembly ek1. The holster is nicely maker marked by the company rich. The iron cross is a famous german military medal dating back to the 19th century.
After world war ii, the medal was discontinued but neonazis and other white supremacists subsequently adopted it as a hate symbol and it. Buy cross of iron cassell military paperbacks by willi heinrich from amazons. New listing wwi german us iron cross belt buckle grouping. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. During the 1930s, the nazi regime in germany superimposed a swastika on the traditional medal, turning it into a nazi symbol. Iron cross international encyclopedia of the first world. It became the quintessence of prussian, and ultimately german, military tradition. Exhumation of 25 german soldiers from field hospital cemetery. Wwi iron cross first and second class collectors weekly. Like other officers involved in strategic strikes in belgium that day, witzig was recommended for the knights cross of the iron cross.
Iron cross suspended from the sky over a lion standing in the middle of a combat scene. Wwii german iron cross first class the iron cross has long been held as a symbol for bravery in combat, the germans have been employing it as an award since the 1800s. The reverse has a nice button attachment which is not always seen this reads. Original world war 1 ww1 1914 german first class iron cross medal. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The iron cross employed during wwii is very similar to that used in wwi.
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