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LOT 4270
German WWII Iron Cross Badge 1939.
Formed as equal-armed cross with raised ribbed border and central low-relief swastika above 1939, pin and catchplate added to the reverse. 1 3/4 in. (21.6 grams, 44 mm). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.
Footnotes
The Iron Cross 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz) was Germany's restored military decoration for bravery, established by Adolf Hitler with a new design featuring the swastika and the date, replacing older Prussian versions and awarded in 2nd Class, 1st Class, and the Knight's Cross for acts beyond the call of duty.
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German WWII Iron Cross Badge 1939.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Formed as equal-armed cross with raised ribbed border and central low-relief swastika above 1939, pin and catchplate added to the reverse. 21.6 grams, 44 mm
From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.
The Iron Cross 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz) was Germany's restored military decoration for bravery, established by Adolf Hitler with a new design featuring the swastika and the date, replacing older Prussian versions and awarded in 2nd Class, 1st Class, and the Knight's Cross for acts beyond the call of duty.
