A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
  1. A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
  2. A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
  3. A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.
  4. A German Iron Cross 2nd Class medal, a military decoration from World War II. The cross has a blackened iron core with a silver frame and features a swastika in the center along with the year '1939' on the front side. The reverse side displays the year '1813,' commemorating the original establishment of the Iron Cross. The medal is attached to a red, white, and black striped ribbon. The metal shows signs of aging and wear, indicating historical authenticity.

Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd class

175 €

The Iron Cross (Eisernes Kreuz) is in good condition and it is the 2nd class.
This particular medal is unmarked and complete with ribbon.

Iron Cross

The Iron Cross is a German military decoration with a long history, dating back to 1813. It was originally established by King Frederick William III of Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars as a recognition of bravery on the battlefield.
The cross was reissued during later conflicts, such as the Austro-Prussian War (1866), the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), and both World Wars.
During World War I (1914-1918), the Iron Cross was reintroduced and widely awarded to German soldiers.
In 1939, at the outbreak of World War II, Adolf Hitler redesigned the decoration, introducing a version with a swastika in the center.
After Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945, the use of the Iron Cross was discontinued.

Perfect for the medal or World War II collection!

Article number: 14177

 

Origineel WWII Duits IJzeren kruis 2de klasse

Het IJzeren kruis (Eisernes Kreuz) is in goede conditie en het betreft een 2de klasse.
Deze medaille is ongemarkeerd en compleet met lint.

IJzeren Kruis

Het IJzeren Kruis is een Duitse militaire onderscheiding met een lange geschiedenis, die teruggaat tot 1813.
Het werd oorspronkelijk ingesteld door de Pruisische koning Frederik Willem III tijdens de Napoleontische Oorlogen als erkenning voor moed op het slagveld.
Het kruis werd opnieuw uitgereikt tijdens latere conflicten, zoals de Duitse Oorlog van 1866, de Frans-Duitse Oorlog (1870-1871) en beide Wereldoorlogen.
Tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog (1914-1918) werd het IJzeren Kruis opnieuw ingevoerd en veelvuldig toegekend aan Duitse soldaten.
In 1939, bij het uitbreken van de Tweede Wereldoorlog, werd de onderscheiding hervormd door Adolf Hitler, waarbij hij zijn eigen versie introduceerde met een hakenkruis in het midden.
Na de nederlaag van nazi-Duitsland in 1945 werd het gebruik van het IJzeren Kruis stopgezet.

Perfect voor de medaille of Tweede Wereldoorlog collectie!

Artikelnummer: 14177

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