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WWI Imperial German medal group
Guns International #: 101611625 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Medals - Non US - Gun Parts - Collectible German Military
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Seller: FrontierFirearms55
Member Since: 2/11/21
First Name: David
Last Name: Studer
State: Florida
Zip: 32257
Country: United States
Phone: (904) 271-5270
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Seller: Private Seller
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Description:
A wonderful Imperial German Army group from the same WWI soldier.
Wound badge - The German “Verwundetenabzeiche“ (Wound badge ) was instituted in March 1918, and awarded in black, silver or gold, depending on the number and severity of wounds received in combat. It could also be awarded for combat related injuries like frostbite.
This is the typical version, stamped out of steel (a magnet sticks to it) and enameled black to denote an award given for one or two wounds.
Iron Cross-Description
German Iron Cross, Second Class, unnamed as issued. A cross pattee in black iron edged with silver. Obverse: A 'W' in the centre with a crown on the top and '1914' on the lower arm. Reverse: Three oak leaves in the centre surmounted by a crown over 'FW' and 1813 on the lower arm. The medal is fitted with a loose ring suspender.
History / Summary
The Iron Cross (in First, Second and Grand Cross Classes) was first introduced by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia in 1813, as a special gallantry award for the duration of the war then being waged with France. Following this precedent, successive leaders of Prussia, and later of the unified German state, reinstituted the award in times of war. The Iron Cross 1813 was succeeded by the Iron Cross 1870 (Franco-Prussian War), the Iron Cross 1914 (First World War) and the Iron Cross 1939 (Second World War). All versions feature the original date of institution '1813' on the reverse lower arm, with the later date of introduction on the obverse lower arm.
German WWI Ring Iron Cross Prussia Flag 1914-1918 sterling marked 800
A wonderful, rarely seen ring to accompany the iron cross of this German WWI veteran. These rings were hand made by a compatriot or local jeweler and treasured mementos of the veteran soldier.
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