Auction 34
ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS
By HELIOS
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Oct 23, 2022
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery # 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 46:
A GERMAN CENTENNIAL GRAND CROSS OF THE 1813 IRON CROSS
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Sold for: $1,400
Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $1,800
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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A GERMAN CENTENNIAL GRAND CROSS OF THE 1813 IRON CROSS
A German Centennial Grand Cross was made for the 1913 Celebration of the 1813 Iron Cross and the start of the War of Liberation against Napoleon. The obverse features an embossed central oak leaf cluster, with an FW cipher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King's crown to the top arm, and the original institution date of 1813 to the bottom arm. Holds an Eagle Touchmark, a Prussian silver hallmark. With a loop and a suspension ring.
Dimensions: 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in., (6.5 x 6.5 cm.)
Condition: VG.
