The iron cross of 1939 book

This book is in excellent condition seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Jack armstrong and the mystery of the iron keyvintage better little book 1939. This is the most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the german iron cross first class ek 1 decoration of 1939. The iron cross 1st class of 1939 by george stimson and dietrich maerz 2009. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will enable the collector or student of this famous and prestigious. A history 19391945 hardcover august 1, 1987 by gordon williamson author. Recipients of the iron cross 1939, 2nd class wikipedia. Knights cross of the iron cross 1939 iron magnetic core, silver frame, 48. Clasp to iron cross 1939 10 view all 7 1st class 5 2nd class 9 german cross 9 view all 10 gold. Until now, this essential reference book has only been available in its hardtofind german version helion are pleased to announce not only a complete translation of this important source. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from dietrich maerz stating that in his opinion, this is a genuine cross produced between 1939 and. Williamson the iron cross of 1939 ritterkreuz orden ehrenzeichen.

The clasp to the iron cross spange zum eisernen kreuz was a white metal medal clasp. Cross of iron is considered one of the classic combat novels about the eastern front in world war two. This book is in excellent condition the iron cross of 1939. List of knights cross of the iron cross recipients xz. With the outbreak of world war ii on 1 september 1939, adolf hitler in his role as commander in chief of the german armed forces decreed the renewal of the iron cross of 1939. This is the very first comprehensive book about the famous iron cross 2. Iron cross of 1939 by gordon williamson, hardcover. The iron cross of 1939 by williamson lakesidetrader. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The iron cross of 1939 first edition edition by gordon williamson author.

Pages in category recipients of the iron cross 1939, 2nd class. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will. The text lists all known recipients over 7,000 of them, giving name, rank, unit, and date of award for each. On over 600 pages the authors present all sixtytwo known and yet unknown makers in great detail. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. This extensive study, the result of many years of painstaking research, provides the collector and historian with an indepth analysis of all grades of the 1939 issue of the most famous military decoration of all time. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The iron cross second class held a certain level of prestige in the waning days of 1939. The knights cross of the iron cross and its higher grades were based on four separate enactments. The book is huge over 530 pages long and is packed with excellent photographs of all the awards including closeup shots of makers marks and construction. In this video you will learn its history, design features, criteria, uniform identification, positioning, numbers of awards and. The iron cross is considered to be the prussian national symbol, dating back to the freedom war against napoleon. Personally, i would like to have seen more variations on construction methods on the 1st class from the 1914 1939 period but one has to respect that this is a research on the history of the iron cross and not a catalogue of variations.

The spange to the iron cross second class consisted of an eagle clutching an oak leaf wreath that encircled a mobile swastika, which was above a trapezoid featuring the year of institution 1939. Contains illustrations,photographs and history with descriptions of the knights cross and a history of the recipients of this award during ww2. Recipients of the higher classes of this decoration, such as the knights cross with oak. A holder of the 1914 iron cross could qualify for the same grade of the 1939 iron cross. It traces the history of the iron cross from its humble beginings in 1800 through to its well known periods of the first and second world wars, to its final metamorphis in 1957. Cross of iron by willi heinrich goodreads share book. The memoirs of an iron cross panzer commander from. As well as covering all major variants of the iron cross itself, miniatures, presentation cases and award documents with many of their variants are also included.

It also produced the most diverse examples of the cross. This site has located an expansive variety at reasonable asking prices. The knights cross of the iron cross, without distinction, was awarded to. A desirable and extremely scarce grand cross recovered from the famed zimmermann factory and subsequently cleaned. Ww2 germany knights of the iron cross a history 1939 to. However, as the conflict entered advanced years, and certainly as the german infrastructure crumbled in 1945, this grade was given out with liberalism and therefore its reputation. How to tell the difference between a ww1 german iron cross to a ww2 onehow to spot. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The 1939 included the knights cross of the iron cross as well. A new grade of the iron cross series was introduced, the knights cross of the iron cross. A history, 1939 45 reprint by williamson, gordon isbn. A hard cover used condition knights of the iron cross a history 1939 to 1945 reference book with a total of 157 pages. Iron cross of 1939 by gordon williamson, 97809128862, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

The iron cross of 1939 by gordon williamson excellent 2002 reference with the history and variations of all classes of the iron cross series of awards and documents. Their achievements can also be gauged by the high number of successful commanders who were decorated with the knights cross of the iron cross. Buy iron cross of 1939 by gordon williamson online at alibris. On over 600 pages the authors present all sixtytwo known and yet. The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total.

This example has been used in the reference book the iron cross of 1939 on page 121 where just the outer card case was used due to the fact the cross is an unmarked example and stating as such, it would be an unknown maker. The queens book of the red cross 1939 illustrated in color, world war ii. New listing genuine german wwi 18 1914 imperial era iron cross no. It was used as the symbol of the military of germany, as well as a german military decoration. Iron cross, prussian military decoration instituted in 18 by frederick william iii for distinguished service in the prussian war of liberation. Use of the decoration was revived by william i for the francoprussian war of 1870, recreated in 1914 for world war i, and last revived by adolf hitler o. Signed book prussian and german iron cross 18, 1870, 1914, 1939, 1957 by bowen. On the first eighty pages of the book a deep and well documented look at the distribution, award procedure, and manufacturing will give the reader never before published information. The iron cross of 1939 by gordon williamson out of print.

The most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the german iron cross first class ek 1 decoration of 1939. The quality of early 1914 second class crosses can be seen in the great detail. List of knights cross of the iron cross recipients n wikipedia. A rare grand cross of the iron cross 1939 by zimmermann. As a decoration it is only awarded in times of war to this date there are crosses from 18, 1870, 1914, 1939. The 1939 iron cross when the nazi regime began its march across europe, it introduced further change to the iron cross.