1914 Iron Cross 1st Class by Gebrüder Friedländer. Classic three-part construction with iron core. Original paint to the core partly rubbed off. Correctly attached hinge, catch and pin. No repairs, no damage. Maker marked below the catch with Friedländers marking "FR"
The cross comes in its original case of issue. Opening and closing correctly.
Nice set! A truly period awarded and worn Iron Cross!
Condition
2
Historical information
Award period
1914 - 1924
OEK
1908
Institution date
March 17, 1813
Instituted by
King Frederick William III of Prussia
King Frederick William III of Prussia initially created the Iron Cross as a military decoration on March 17, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. The Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (1870), World War I (1914), and World War II (1939).
The Iron Cross was usually a military decoration only but awarded to civilians for performing military functions in a few instances.
