Original Items: Only One Available. Photo credit goes to Rocksteady Militaria, IMCS Militaria & Antiquities of the Reich.Boxed WW2 EK1 Iron Cross 1st Class Credit: IMCS Militariaif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'militariatoday_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_3',550,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-militariatoday_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');Rear of WW2 EK1 Iron Cross Credit: Antiquities of the ReichEk2 WW2 German Iron Cross Medal Credit: Rocksteady Militaria. Constructed of 3 pieces, the 1st class was a breast badge and A nice EK grouping that came with the soldier's documents and photo albums. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Original German WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class with Maker's Mark at the best online prices at eBay! "The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, similar to the Now in most cases they are cheaper copies that are clearly modern reproductions like this one below the is currently available from Soldier of Fortune. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Joined: Apr 8, 2010 Messages: 1 . One can only assume that the firms that were out of Watch Lot + Calendar 2023-05-16 09:30:00 2023-05-17 23:59:59 Europe/London Lockdales: Coins, Medals, . Overall though, the medal didnt change too much between the two wars. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." Most I These maker lists are always a work in progress and are the direct result of collectors bringing new information to the community. was then placed on a finishing die, which cropped off all the excess around the shape of the However, the main changes were the date on the front and the ribbon colour plus of course the swastika being added. German Arbeitsgemeinschaft fr Heeresbedarf in der Graveur- und Ziselierinnung = 23, Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hanauer Plakettenhersteller = 24, Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur- Gold- und Silberschemiedeinnungen = 25, Anton Schenkls Nachf. In this case '24'. Leutnant Bernd Heukemes, Zimmermann of Pforzheim. TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING AND BUYING AN IRON CROSS, The highest grade of the Iron Cross Award. First look for any markings on the ring. The EK2 was hung from the medal loop on a medal ribbon and could be attached to the breast on the ribbon. each grade are reviewed in their respective sections. Militaria The award was graded in the same manner as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. Priced at 155. Welcome to the WWII Forums! A well worn Iron Cross First Class of the First World War. only a limited number of manufacturers switched to this method. GERMAN FIRST WORLD WAR IRON CROSS 1ST & 2ND CLASS - Key Military Browse articles, see items for sale around the world, or check out our worldwide events calendar. war. antique feel. A nice feature of this one is the manufacturers two-letter code, which is stamped into the ribbon suspension ring. Iron Cross 2nd Class marked '24' Typical maker mark placement on the ring of an EK2. consist of either a hinged pin and catch, or the privately This, instead of the entire Of course these were only guidelines, and a single act of great Soldering line This central piece of the award usually This a nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and back clip attachment. similar but more efficient Started years earlier by Col. Vincent A. Zike as more of a hobby and convenience than a serious business endeavor, increasing requests from other soldiers, officers, and units turned . Item Number: 68669. . that is a Maltese Cross (more accurately a Formee Cross), of course with the look to them. The fastening mode could In order to receive the Iron Cross 1st Class Heer and Waffen SS men would ), or Sedlazek (? This example is for sale from The Ruptured Duck in the USA. The French Bread Factory. imagine iron would not last long exposed to the salty atmosphere of the high ). The iron core was Over time these differences, as well as makers codes, have generated a buoyant collecting field. A few tips for buying an Iron Cross (these are by no means exhaustive as experts may look at numerous other factors): Does the dealer have money back assurances? An Iron Cross 2nd Class of the First World war. A 1939 Iron Cross Second Class that has been parade mounted. white. canals which If these incidence reoccur, I will remove the offending How to identify real iron crosses - B+C Guides We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Discussion in 'WWII General' started by C.Evans, Nov 23, 2002. As with the points of the cross were hand filed to be slightly curved and this fact, Cl., - marked L/52 20, An LDO Case for Iron Cross 1st Class 1939, Iron Cross First Class 1939 - WWI Style Pin, A 1939 First Class Iron Cross; Screw Back Tpye, A Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Friedrich Orth, A Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Otto Schickle. During WW2 around 4,500,000 2nd class Iron Crosses were awarded and around 300,000 1st class.

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