Imperial Germany
1914 Iron Cross 1st Class by Paul Meybauer, cross screwback! "900"
Description
1914 Iron Cross 1st Class by Paul Meybayer, Berlin. Classic three-part construction with iron core. Original paint to the core. Cross screwback setup! Several markings on the small round screw disc "PM" (Paul Meybauer), "DRMG" (Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster) marking and "900" silver marked. Also "900" silver marked on the back of the frame.
Very good condition with almost all paint still on the core. No damage, no repairs.
Crosses like this with all original parts, as is the case here, are becoming very hard to find. In many cases the cross screw is missing or is replaced with cheap materials.
Top cross in very good condition!
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.
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