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43mm wide white metal cross pattée with magnetic core, with a blackened cross pattée within a hatched border imposed, with loop and ring for ribbon suspension; the face with a central ‘W’ (for Wilhelm), a crown above, the date ‘1914’ below; the reverse with a central oak branch, the crowned cipher ‘FW’ (for Friedrich Wilhelm) above, the date ‘1813’ below; age-toned. Maker marked ‘FM’ to suspension ring. On correct black and white ribbon. (SEE AWARD HISTORY BELOW).
THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. 100% GENUINE PIECE. MONEY BACK GUARANTEED.
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Award History
The Iron Cross is indisputably the most historically rich and notorious German award. Its long tradition dates back to 1813, when King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia first instituted the order during the War of Liberation against Napoleon. The cross went on to be suspended from the uniforms of admirable German soldiers in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, and again in 1914 for World War I. Through the sacrifice of the men who earned it, its humble but striking design became synonymous with old world German courage and triumph.
In the new world order where Germany was a pariah after World War I, few reminders of past conflicts could be a source of pride. Still, the old silver and black was reminiscent of gallant Prussian warriors, the great victories of the Bismarck era, and the brave soldiers of World War I; the cross has had an unquestionable aura since it was created. With the opening salvos of World War II, Hitler superimposed his chilling political imagery to this aura, evoking the glory of bygone days. With that act, the 1939 Iron Cross, now forever interlaced with the Third Reich, instantly became one of the most visually powerful and recognizable military awards of all time.
The myth surrounding the Iron Cross, and particularly the Knights Cross, has only expanded as tales are passed from elder to youth. Today the decoration is studied, collected, and treasured by young generations who travel through time on the shoulders of its history. Perhaps the most impressive legacy of the Iron Cross is that, by luring the young into the past, it continues to pay homage to the valour of the old warriors who lived and fought in that different time, and in that different world. As the last of those fighters dance into eternity, they entrust their memories to the contours of this silver and iron cross.
by Sebastián J. Bianchi
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POSTAGE: I ALWAYS COMBINE ITEMS FOR POSTAGE TO MAKE IT CHEAPER FOR THE BUYER, SO THE MORE YOU WIN, THE CHEAPER THE POSTAGE! USUALLY MULITPLE MEDALS & BADGES WILL BE SENT FREE OR FOR VERY LITTLE EXTRA COST ASSOCIATED, DEPENDING ON THE WEIGHT/SIZE OF THE ITEM(S) & YOUR LOCATION.
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POSTAGE TIME: WITHIN AUSTRALIA USUALLY TAKES 5-8 DAYS, INTERNATIONAL CAN DEPEND ON YOUR LOCATION, BUT GENERALLY 8-16 DAYS VIA AIRMAIL. IF YOUR COUNTRY USES CANOES TO DELIVER MAIL, THIS MAY TAKE LONGER, DEPENDING ON THE SPEED OF THE ROWER AND HOW MANY LEAKS ARE IN THE CANOE.
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