Iron cross with oak leaves

All rights reserved. Cross Series View as: Line Box. Cased Oakleaves to the Knights Cross by Godet. Issue case constructed of thick cardstock covered with a black leatherette paper; interior of the lid with off-white and padded silk fabric; intact fabric hinge cover; base of case lined with black velvet with separate compartment

The decoration was awarded for a wide range of reasons and across all ranks, from a senior commander for skilled leadership of his troops in battle to a low-ranking soldier for a single act of extreme gallantry. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub was introduced on 3 June to further distinguish those who had already received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and who continued to show merit in combat bravery or military success. A total of 7 awards were made in ; 50 in ; in ; in ; in , and in , giving a total of recipients—excluding the 8 foreign recipients of the award. The sentence was carried out the same day. The death sentence, according to German law, resulted in the loss of all orders and honorary signs. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grades were based on four separate enactments.

Iron cross with oak leaves

Product Description: We are pleased to be able to offer this amazing, evocative, and extremely desirable Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knights Cross by Godet. Only a mere of these extremely high level awards were bestowed before the end of the war. This award is textbook in every regard, and has wonderful eye appeal, with light, even age toning. This Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knights Cross is complete and sound, with intact suspension ring, and no damage. This is a fantastic and rare set, that could be a centerpiece of a very advanced collection. The condition rates as excellent plus. At that time, it was the highest award for bravery that a German soldier could earn. The new highest grade, the Oak Leaves with Swords and Diamonds, was intricately made, and recipients were given one set with rhinestones and a second set with real diamonds. Originally intended for the 12 most distinguished service members in the German military, made of real gold and diamonds, only one set was awarded before the end of the war. We are the leading team of military antique specialists. We have specialized in military antiques for over 25 years.

The Knights Cross is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. Heinrich Hoffmann.

Image courtesy of Hermann Historica Auctioneers, Munich. See Licence. The Iron Cross was conferred upon military personnel who rendered outstanding service and demonstrated unwavering bravery in the face of the enemy. In order to receive a higher grade, an individual had to first receive a lower grade. The Award was to be conferred upon 12 separate individuals who had already been decorated with all other grades of the Order.

Of these, presentations were formally made and evidence of the award is still available in the German Federal Archives. One recipient, Hermann Fegelein , was court-martialed and executed on 29 April According to German law, he was deprived of rank and all awards previously. Fegelein must therefore be considered a de facto but not de jure recipient. A further 46 Knight's Cross, nine Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, and four Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords recipients are either lacking the evidence to sustain their listings or received the award under questionable legal terms. Recipients are grouped by grades of the Knight's Cross and listed alphabetically for the lowest grade and chronologically by the numbering paradigm for the higher grades. This along with the?

Iron cross with oak leaves

Recipients are grouped by grades of the Knight's Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grades were based on four separate enactments. The first enactment, Reichsgesetzblatt I S.

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Read and See More. Commanding general of Gebirgskorps Norwegen [9] [10]. Ailsby, Christopher []. The award was reinstituted for the wars in and Commander of U [10] [16]. Awarded 35th Swords 15 September [37]. Navy Honor Roll Clasp. Awarded 4th Swords 11 October [39]. A total of 7 awards were made in ; 50 in ; in ; in ; in , and in , giving a total of recipients—excluding the 8 foreign recipients of the award. Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas.

The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was a highly prized medal recognizing extreme acts of valor within the German armed forces. The appearance closely resembled the Iron Cross, but was easily identified by the position it was worn on the uniform. The U-boat force received of those, of which the majority were U-boat captains.

Instituted September 28, , the Gold German Cross was awarded to military personnel to recognize repeated acts of bravery or exceptional command in combat. SKU: Awarded th Swords 28 November [63]. This is a fantastic and rare set, that could be a centerpiece of a very advanced collection. Stickpin - 2nd Class Iron Cross. Commander of U [10] [15]. Pilot in the The award is constructed out of a die-struck nickel-silver base that has Herbert Schultze. In exceptional cases, such as the nominated individual had sustained severe injuries or that the command chain had been interrupted, a nomination could be submitted via teleprinter communication. A Ehrenblattspange der Luftwaffe im Etui Awarded 7th Swords 16 February [43]. Six sets of Golden Oak Leaves were manufactured, each consisting of an A-piece, made of carat gold with 58 real diamonds, and a B-piece, made of carat gold with 68 real sapphires. Commander of U [10] [17]. Scherzer, Veit