First World War items
World War 1
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross has a three piece construction and has a magnetic core. The cross is not visible maker marked. The cross comes without ribbon. Original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class in used condition!
'Bandspange' for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class
'Bandspange' for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The Bandspange is of the larger 2,5 cms wide version and is in good used, naturally fully functional, condition. Nice 'Bandspange' to upgrade a tunic with!
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen
WW1 M1915/17 German Canteen. The canteen is complete with its rare original papercloth cover, it is faintly marked. Scarce original last ditch World War 1 'Ersatz' canteen in good used and uncleaned condition as found!
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class 'KO'
WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'KO' indicating production by the 'Königliches Münzamt Orden' from Berlin. The cross comes with its original 12cms long sized ribbon. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class!
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'Quadrat'
WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross has a three piece construction with an iron core. The cross is a so-called Quadrat variant marked with a square punch on the pin. The cross is slightly vaulted (gewölbt). Nice original cross in very good condition!
Cased WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class 'KAG'
Cased WW1 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). The cross is maker marked with 'K.A.G.'. The cross comes in its original early wartime type case. Desirable original set in good condition!
WW1 4-Piece Luxury Ribbon Bar
World War 1 4-piece Luxury Ribbon Bar (Bandspange) for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Bavarian Military Merit Cross, the Hindenburg Cross with Swords and another medal. Nice original WW1 ribbon bar!
'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer'
Hindenburg Cross 1914-18 (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer). The cross comes with its original 13cms long sized ribbon as found. The cross is nicely maker marked with 'N & H'. Nice example in good used condition!
2-Piece 'Bandspange'
World War 1 2-piece Ribbon Bar (Bandspange) for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords. The Bandspange is 3cms wide and is in good condition. Nice original WW1 ribbon bar!
WW1 3-Piece Ribbon Bar
World War 1 3-piece Ribbon Bar (Bandspange) for the WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Saxonian Friedrich-August Medal and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords. Nice original WW1 ribbon bar!
'Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer'
Hindenburg Cross 1914-18 (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer). The cross comes with its original 14,5cms long sized ribbon as found. The cross is nicely maker marked with 'R.V.24' from Pforzheim. Nice example in good used condition!
German Bread bag
This is a nice World War 1 model German Army Bread bag (Brotbeutel). The breadbag is not visible maker marked or dated but probably dates somewhere from the WW1 to Reichswehr period. Nice original early type German bread bag in good used condition!
2 Prussian Merit Crosses for War Aid
Set of 2 Prussian Merit Crosses for War Aid being very interesting from a collector's point of view, one cross is a regular production cross, the second cross is showing a production failure having the suspension ring attached in a wrong position, see photos.
