{"product_id":"wwi-german-iron-cross-medal-group-1st-class-2nd-class-hindenburg-cross-collection","title":"WWI German Iron Cross Medal Group – 1st Class, 2nd Class \u0026 Hindenburg Cross Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eA compelling World War I German medal grouping, featuring iconic decorations from the Imperial German Army, including the highly recognisable Iron Cross awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eThis collection includes both Iron Cross 1st Class and 2nd Class (1914), alongside a Hindenburg Cross (Honour Cross of the World War 1914\/1918) and ribbon bar. While not attributed to a single individual, the set presents a cohesive and visually striking representation of German military honours from the First World War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eThe Iron Cross, originally established in 1813 and reissued in 1914, was awarded for bravery and military merit. The 1st Class version was worn as a pin, while the 2nd Class was suspended from a ribbon. The Hindenburg Cross, introduced in 1934, was later awarded to commemorate service during WWI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kzxdd9\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eIron Cross 1st Class (1914) – pin-back style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ox7ef4\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eIron Cross 2nd Class (1914) – with suspension ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12dzejx\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eHindenburg Cross (1914–1918 Honour Cross) with ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u3x43n\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eRibbon bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xhlik2\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eCountry: Imperial Germany \/ Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4xh3qx\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eEra: WWI (1914–1918) + commemorative issue (1934)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1umc1lu\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eMaterials: Iron core with silvered frames (Iron Crosses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lkxakh\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eCondition: [Insert – surface wear, patina, ribbon condition, pin integrity]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hbnhlj\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eUnattributed grouping (not confirmed to one recipient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eSold as historical collectibles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eThis grouping offers strong display appeal and historical depth, ideal for collectors of militaria or those interested in early 20th-century European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glimmer - Coffee, Watches, Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009966522521,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6488\/8217\/files\/German_WW1_medal_group.jpg?v=1774250685","url":"https:\/\/glimmercwc.com\/products\/wwi-german-iron-cross-medal-group-1st-class-2nd-class-hindenburg-cross-collection","provider":"Glimmer - Coffee, Watches, Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}