WWII GERMAN IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS SPANG AWARD -
This is a WWII Iron Cross first class Spang award. It was given to soldiers to indicate their participation in WWI.
The design consisted of an eagle with spread wings, head looking left, cluthing a circle. The circle is outlined
by a wreath. The center of the circle has a swastika and is pebbled. The feet of the eagle are clearly
visible and very detailed. A trapeziod shape device is attached below the circle. With a thick border. The
main body of this piece is also pebbled. The date 1939 is written in the center with bold numbers.
The spang was placed above the Iron Cross. It was issued in a cardboard box.
The back of the award is flat. A vertical pin is attached to the top portion via the use of a hinge. A catch is
secured at the opposite end. The pin is thick and tapers down as it nears the tip.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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This award is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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