Miniatur zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub 1939 Aufschlagnadel. This piece would be privately purchased and worn by the awardee while in civilian clothing. It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that been silver washed and black enamel painted. The obverse features; a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed mobile swastika and “1939” to ... Read and See More

Here’s a post WWII Federal Republic of Germany; Official denazified “1957” Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. These were issued to German Veterans who were awarded these during the Third Reich. Production of these awards ceased in 1986. The Knights Cross is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of ... Read and See More

Here’s a post WWII Federal Republic of Germany; Official denazified “1957” Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. These were issued to German Veterans who were awarded these during the Third Reich. Production of these awards ceased in 1986. The Knights Cross is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of ... Read and See More

Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 by Klein & Quenzer A.G. of Idar-Oberstein. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 was the highest award (next to the Grand Cross which was only awarded once to H. Goering) made by Nazi Germany to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership during World War II. A total of 7313 Knight’s ... Read and See More

Federal Republic of Germany - 1957 Version Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1957 im Etui. In 1957, the Federal Republic of Germany permitted qualifying veterans to wear the new re-designed 1957 version award in Bundeswehr uniform. Production of these awards ceased in 1986.

It is a multi-piece die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed ... Read and See More

A wonderful awarded and worn cross. This history this piece must have seen. Iron core, silver frame stamped “800” on reverse top arm; measuring approximately 48.67 mm x 48.91mm, weighing approximately 30.1g; suspension ring stamped "800" and “65’; with wonderful original wearing length of ribbon with elastic for around neck under collar; textbook example with all the features of Klein & Quenzer. A wonderful worn ... Read and See More

A Deutsches Kreuz in Gold im Etui by “20” - C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim. Instituted September 28, 1941, the Gold German Cross was awarded to military personnel to recognize repeated acts (6-8) of bravery or exceptional command in combat. It is constructed out of a die struck, five-piece construction, made of a; light cupal base, white aluminum core, gold gilded tombak wreath, ... Read and See More

Luftwaffe Honor goblet for special achievements in air war. Second pattern, die struck, three-piece, silver plated, nickel/silver construction goblet consists of the cup, a stem and a base. The top cup section has a rounded down, bottom taper which attaches to a stem which in turn attaches to the base. All three components are silver soldered together. The cup ... Read and See More

Ehrentafelspange der Kriegsmarine im Etui 1957. This would have been awarded to Navy soldiers who had once again proven further extraordinary personal bravery in combat and had previously been awarded the 1st class Iron Cross. It is constructed of a die stamped tombak base that has been fire gilded with polished highlights and covered in a protectant lacquer. The round shaped ... Read and See More

A Ehrenblattspange der Luftwaffe im Etui 1957. The Luftwaffe Honor Roll Clasp was awarded to members of the Luftwaffe who had once again proven further extraordinary personal bravery in combat and had previously been awarded the 1st Class Iron Cross. It is constructed of a die stamped tombak base that has been gold fire gilded with polished highlights and covered in ... Read and See More

Ehrenblatt des deutschen Heeres/SS 1957. The Army Honor Roll Clasp was awarded to members of the German Army and the Waffen-SS who had won the 2nd and 1st Class Iron Cross and who “Once again distinguished himself in combat.”. It is constructed out of a die stamped tombak base that has been gold gilded. The obverse features crossed swords surrounded ... Read and See More

Early, Brass Core - Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange of Mittweida. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 1st Class Iron Cross was awarded to those who had received the 2nd class iron cross and preformed 3-5 acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a ... Read and See More

1st Pinback Version - Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse by Rudolf Souval of Wein. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 1st Class Iron Cross was awarded to those who had received the 2nd Class Iron Cross and preformed 3-5 acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die ... Read and See More

Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse im Etui by 15 - Friedrich Orth of Wien. This is a rare variant with the non-magnetic core and round catch. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 1st Class Iron Cross was awarded to those who had received the 2nd Class Iron Cross and preformed 3-5 acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above ... Read and See More

Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse im Etui by 20 - C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 1st Class Iron Cross was awarded to those who had received the 2nd Class Iron Cross and preformed 3-5 acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die ... Read and See More

Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 1st Class Iron Cross was awarded to those who had received the 2nd class iron cross and preformed 3-5 acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that ... Read and See More

Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse by Paul Maybauer with case. Wow, what a beautiful cased example by Paul Maybauer! This piece features a die struck, three piece, magnetic iron core and nickel silver frame. The obverse features a black enameled painted pattee style cross with a centrally placed swastika, above "1939" all within a ribbed and flat boarder. The reverse shows a flat ... Read and See More

Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. Klasse (Wiederholungsspange) 1939 im Etui by B.H. Mayer of Pforzheim – Type A. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 1st Class Spange to the Iron Cross 1939 was awarded to those who has already received the Imperial 1st class Iron Cross and earned the 1st class Iron Cross again in WWII. The award is constructed out of a die-struck nickel-silver base ... Read and See More

Here we have a very rare screwback Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. Klasse (Wiederholungsspange) 1939 by Petz & Lorenz of Unterreichenbach. The 1st Class Spange to the Iron Cross (Repetition Clasp) 1939 was awarded to those who has already received the imperial 1st Class Iron Cross 1914 and earned the 1st Class Iron Cross again in WWII. It is constructed out of a die-struck zinc ... Read and See More

Matching - Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 mit der Papiertüte by 44 - Jakob Bengel of Idar-Oberstein. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 2nd Class Iron Cross was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The ... Read and See More

Matching, “Wide-Frame” - Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 mit der Papiertüte by Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur-, Gold- und Silberschmiede-Innungen of Hanau. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 2nd Class Iron Cross was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has ... Read and See More

LDO Cased - Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse im Etui. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of ... Read and See More

Verleihungsurkunde und Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse by 40 - Berg & Nolte of Lüdenscheid. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 2nd Class Iron Cross was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core ... Read and See More

Matching - Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 mit der Papiertüte by 55 - J.E. Hammer & Söhne of Geringswalde. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 2nd Class Iron Cross was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been ... Read and See More

Minty - Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal ... Read and See More

A worn Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal ... Read and See More

A worn Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal ... Read and See More

Two for Iron Crosses 2nd Class, one for a iron Cross 1st Class. ... See More

Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal base that ... Read and See More

This postcard features an Iron Cross Second Class hanging from its ribbon under a decorative oak leaf motif. Beneath the cross is a quote from Hitler that reads "Only one can be victorious, and that is us!" The reverse shows a printed stamp. It is in excellent condition! It measures approximately 5 13/16 inches tall by 4 1/8 inches wide. ... See More

As shown. Only 2 have pins. ... See More

Very Rare - Band des Eisernen Kreuzes 2. Klass 1939, in Verleihunhstüte by Carl Koblauch Seidenbandfabrik Berlin. It is constructed out of a blue pressed paper base that has been folded and glued together. The blue rectangular shaped obverse reads in black printed Gothic style script: “Band des Eisernen Kreuzes 2. Klasse 1939”. The reverse flap reads, in black printed Gothic style script: “ ... Read and See More

Here we have an unmarked 2nd Class Iron Cross 1939 Packet. It is constructed out of blue paper that has been folded and glued together with black ink script. The obverse reads: “Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939” (2nd Class Iron Cross 1939). It measures approximately 4 3/8 inches wide by 5 1/4 inches tall with missing flap, wear and fold and tears. ... See More

These are being sold individually, they are all the exact same. We have here a pre-1945 factory unissued standard length 2nd Class Iron Cross Ribbon (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse Band). Each ribbon is constructed out of red, white and black machine embroidered rayon thread. They are each 11 ½ inches (29cm) long by 1 3/16 inches (3cm) wide. This would also be appropriate for an ... Read and See More

Reenactment, POST-WAR - 2nd Class Spange Foch. ... See More

A Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 (Wiederholungsspange) by Ziemer & Söhne of Oberstein. Instituted September 1, 1939, the 2nd Class Spange to the Iron Cross 1939 (Repetition Clasp) was awarded to individuals who has received the 2nd class Iron Cross in WWI and would have earned the 2nd Class Iron Cross in WWII. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base ... Read and See More

Federal Republic of Germany - 1957 Version 2nd Class Spange to the Iron Cross (Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/18). In 1957 the Federal Republic of Germany permitted qualifying veterans to wear the new re-designed 1957 version award in Bundeswehr uniform, due to the Ordengesetz. It is constructed out of a die struck alloy base that has been silver washed and black painted. ... Read and See More