Description: The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz, abbreviated EK) is a former military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (1871–1918) and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). King Frederick William III of Prussia established it on 17 March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars (EK 1813). The award was backdated to the birthday (10 March) of his late wife, Queen Louise. Louise was the first person to receive this decoration (posthumously). The recommissioned Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (EK 1870), World War I (EK 1914), and World War II (EK 1939). The Prussian Army black crosses pattée was also used as the symbol of the succeeding German Army from 1871 to March–April 1918, when the Balkenkreuz replaced it. Germany Iron Cross 1st Class EK 1870 reproduction We will happily to combine postage on all multiple purchases. Please wait for a combined invoice before paying. PLEASE VISIT MY STORE If you have any questions at all please just contact us via eBay's e-mail system. If you are looking for an object with a different period of the Polish/Russian/German army - write - I will try to arrange these once. According to EU RODO (General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 your personal data is stored for 5 years in safety conditions and used only for shipping data and book.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Rokietnica k Poznania
End Time: 2024-12-27T11:58:31.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Theme: Militaria
Featured Refinements: Iron Cross
Region of Origin: Germany
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