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6 edition of German Cross in Silver found in the catalog.

German Cross in Silver

holders of the SS and police

by Mark C. Yerger

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Published by R. James Bender Pub. in San Jose, CA .
Written in

    Places:
  • Germany.,
  • Germany
    • Subjects:
    • Waffen-SS -- Biography -- Dictionaries.,
    • Deutsche Kreuz (Medal) -- Biography -- Dictionaries.,
    • World War, 1939-1945 -- Medals -- Germany.,
    • Police -- Germany -- Biography -- Dictionaries.

    • Edition Notes

      Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-208).

      Statementby Mark C. Yerger.
      GenreBiography, Dictionaries.
      Classifications
      LC ClassificationsD796.5.G3 Y47 2002
      The Physical Object
      Pagination208 p. :
      Number of Pages208
      ID Numbers
      Open LibraryOL3702479M
      ISBN 100912138874
      LC Control Number2003269242

      The German Cross is known by collectors today to be one of, if not the most, stunning and desirable award to have in their collection! We have here a Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (DKiG) by Otto Klein & Co., Gmbh Hanau. The Gold German Cross was awarded to military personnel to recognize repeated acts () of bravery or exceptional command in.   Im also cross-checking names and such with info from books and other sites so, thats going to make this long in completion. Barring any more missing from the "B" names, there are 80 Recipients of the German Cross in Gold who served in one form of artillery or another who fought at Stalingrad. One recipient is a German Cross in Silver awardee.

      The cross has a nice even patina on the silver with almost all of the original flat black paint. The pin and catch are original and solid. The case is the nicer style & in good condition although showing age and is . Get the best deals on Original WW I German Medals, Pins & Ribbons when you shop the largest online selection at Free shipping on many items New Listing Imperial German Silver Military Medal Merit Swords Reuss Cross Honor $ 0 bids. Iron Cross WW1 German Patriotic Mouse Pad vintage design $

      (LL - because she did it for me, and like Silver Needle I was 35 at one point!) There is an alphabet included in case you want to personalize this your way. Nan has featured petite beads of pearl, silver, gold and rose crystals, silver bugle beads, and silver triangle beads to garnish the 8 corners. WWII GERMAN MOTHER'S CROSS - The Mother's Cross (Cross of Honour to the German Mother) was a civilian award issued by the German Government during WWII in an effort to thank and recognize mothers who had kids. The Reich understood the importance of population. They knew that the only way they could accomplished their goals was if there were enough people to carry on the tasks.


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The scope and quality of this book is so amazing it should effectively close the door on any further books on the subject. With The German Cross in Gold and Silver, Dietrich Marez has produced a masterpiece full of unsurpassed detailed color photographs with crisp text and captions all presented in a beautiful design and layout/5(8).

A good book on the history of the German Silver Cross. Shows the different places on the uniform where it was worn.

With a profile of each holder. Read more. Helpful. Comment Report abuse. brandon d baur. out of 5 stars Five Stars. Reviewed in the United States on Aug Verified Purchase. good money maker for yerger/5(7).

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German ww2 ring. $ 14 bids. $ shipping. Ending Saturday at PM PDT 15h 34m. Watch. German silver: This silver-colored metal actually contains no silver at all. It is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc.

It will not polish to the high shine possible with silver alloys. Marks include German Silver and E.P.N.S (electroplated nickel silver). Originating in Germany, it. An Early Model German Cross in Silver by Deschler & Sohn of Berlin, Heavy Version $4, View; G Add to Compare.

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Zimmerman ". H DOCUMENTS FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR GERMAN CROSS IN. German Cross in Silver Kriegsorden des Deutschen Kreuzes in Silber: 28 September – 8 May Awarded for significant performances in aiding the military war effort.

(Not justifying the Knight’s Cross of either the Iron Cross or the War Merit Cross but having already been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class or War Merit Cross 1st Class) 1, World War 2 German medals, awards and badges are some of the most detailed and ornate of any in military level of detail, consistency and quality demanded of WW2 Nazi Germany was unmatched for the time.

Some of the most popular and well known German medals include the Iron Cross First Class, Iron Cross Second Class (aka. The previous system of antique German silver marks was based on different town marks symbols and the silver fineness was indicated in "loth" (12 loth corresponding to /, 13 loth = /, 14 loth = /, 15 loth = /).

Adolf Hitler introduced the War Order of the German Cross on Septem in 2 distinctive classes. The gold cross was awarded to military personnel for significant achievements in combat including extraordinary acts of bravery while the silver class was awarded for.

The German Cross was issued in two divisions: gold and silver (the color of the laurel wreath around the swastika), the former being an award for repeated acts of bravery or repeated outstanding achievements in combat, the latter being for multiple distinguished services in war efforts and was considered a continuation of the War Merit Cross.

The German Cross Design. The order consists of a star badge with a swastika (in German a Hakenkreuz or “hooked cross”, hence the medal’s name). The German Cross has a diameter of cm and was worn on the right-hand side of the tunic.

If a recipient had been awarded both the silver and gold divisions, the gold division should be worn only. A Four Rivet Heavy Deutsches Kreuz in Silber by 1 – Deschler & Sohn of München. The German Cross in Silver was awarded to military and non-military personnel, who held the 1st Class War Merit Cross with Swords, to recognize distinguished service in the execution of the war effort.

It is constructed out of a die struck, five piece construction, with a; cupal base, white aluminum core, silver. The German Cross in Gold and Silver are identical in appearance, the only exception being the wreath of laurel leaves which bears the date In case of Gold German Cross, the wreath is in Gold.

I will let you guess what color the award in Silver is. The German Cross varies in size from early to late war. The cross retains % of its original frosted, enameled and colored finishes on all surfaces. The "20" hallmark is stamped on the underside of the pin.

During the period German Crosses were awarded only approximately 1, German Crosses in silver were presented as. Knights Cross sales Iron Crosses for sale in fine condition, Knights Cross sold to a private collector with a distinguished collection, German Cross. German WWII Cased German Cross in Gold by Steinhauer and Luck- This is a very rare offering, as it is the first example by this maker that I have ever encountered.

99% of German Crosses were made by other makers, so if you happen to be collecting German Crosses by maker, this is one that you probably do not have. The appearance is spectacular. The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz (help info), abbreviated EK) is a former military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (–) and Nazi Germany (–).

It was established by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia on 17 March during the Napoleonic Wars (EK ). The award was backdated to the birthday (10 March) of his late wife Queen. The German Cross is the first comprehensive book about the second highest military order of the Third Reich.

All official manufacturers including their sometimes numerous variations are discussed and presented in depth and with high quality pictures. The award featured here is a German Cross in Silver. It was introduced on September 28th Opertation Barbarossa had stated a few short months beforehand. The German forces were achieving significant progress in the Eastern front.

The assault on Moscow (Operation Typhoon) starts two days after the German Cross on Silver is instated. Buy German Cross in Silver: Holders of the SS and Police by Yerger, Mark C.

(ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible s: 7.The German Cross was composed of 5 main pieces which were assembled together, whatever the manufacturer (not counting as pieces the pin, the hook, and the hinge).

The base piece consists of a silver star with eight rays, upon which is fixed another star with eight rays, lighter and smaller, in .