| Place | Europe: Germany, Prussia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM01298 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Award |
| Physical description | Iron, Silver, Silver gilt |
| Maker |
Godet und Sohne |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Prussian Iron Cross Breast Star (1914)
Description
Prussian Iron Cross Breast Star (1914). A First Class Iron Cross bolted to a concave radiant eight-pointed silver gilt star. Obverse: A cross patee of iron with a Prussian crown over 'W' in the centre and '1914' on the lower arm. The iron centre has a beaded silver edge backing plate. Reverse: A large brooch pin and a paper manufacturers label marked 'J GODET & SOHN Kohnigl Hof Jewelliere Charlottenstr.55 BERLIN W.' in the centre.
History / Summary
The breast star of the Iron Cross was awarded only once during the First World War, to General Field-Marshal von Hindenberg, after the Battle of Amiens-Arras in March 1918 and is still in the possession of the Hindenberg family. The star in the Memorial's collection is an original un-issued example. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.