This 1870 EK First Class Medal was made by Steinhauer & Luck Ludenscheld during the third Reich period. The cross itself is typical WW2 construction standard three pieces, same hinge and catch, same coke bottle pin. the only difference is the WW1 insert that is non metallic. The pin is stamped in a ...Read and See More
I have had this medal for over 30 years I just liked the looks of it and really never bothered to find out exactly what it was for and who awarded it. After a little research I found that this medal is called the Military Order of the Iron Trefoil and also known as the Croatia Cross. This medal was ...Read and See More
I have always liked 2nd Iron Crosses that have been converted to first class and to the Knight Cross and this is a real sweetheart of a EK field conversion from 2nd to 1st class. The medal itself is interesting as the obverse side crown and date are not centered in the frame and there is some rust s ...Read and See More
