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Decided to make a summary of all Iron Crosses in the collection, just to make it nice and simple for everyone

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Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1870, 2 examples, one with Jubilee oakleaf, 1895 (with broken core)

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Iron Cross 1st Class, 2 examples, silver by S & W = Sy & Wagner, Berlin, other unmarked, convex with broad needle, similar to Deumer, but has a broad squarish pin.
Has since been confirmed as Deumer by Sascha Wöschler.

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Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914, 3 examples, unmarked, last example on non-combattant ribbon, removed from a medal bar.

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A 1914 unmarked 1st class Iron Cross, convex form, broad pin, remains of original finish on rear, the frame is made with a high but not sterling silver content. Core is iron with a worn enamel finish, this is a different finish to standard, being a thin, vitreous enamel.

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A group to a former colonial soldier, later in the civil service. With Kolonialdenkmünze and bar "Ponape 1910/11", which was a revolt on a small south sea island in the Pacific. He also took part in WW1, receiving the Iron Cross 2nd class (and possibly further decorations), later with the 1914-18 Ehrenkreuz, 1934 and the Treue Dienst Auszeichnung for 25 years service (civil). Mounted on dark green backing, possibly originally from a Jäger-Bataillon, or Ostasiatisches Jäger-Bataillon as stationed in China.

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An Iron Cross 1st Class from 1939, with an original case. Back is engraved P.S. - 4.I.41, being the date. No maker's mark.

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The original case, lined in champagne coloured velvet and white silk lid.

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An Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 to a Luftwaffe soldier or more likely, airman, with medal for 4 years service (probably an NCO, Feldwebel/Oberfeldwebel) and Sudetenland Medal. With matching ribbon bar.

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Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939, maker's 65 with much original finish and 3, signs of age, ribbon replaced

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Wiederholungsspange für EK 14 2. Klasse, 1939, correctly worn as buttonhole decoration, removed from a uniform. Highlights have lost their original finish.

 

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Iron Crosses in a Historical Museum in Moscow.

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Looking at an Iron Cross in the Museum today, so I photographed the ring as best I could. The stamp is hard to make out, at first I thought a "c", but on second look, a form of "L" - not sure of this maker, will have to check.

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