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Iron Cross 1939 Eisernes Kreuz 1939
Type Cross
Established 1 September 1939
Founder Adolf Hitler $188
median of 3,673 recent sales, 6,377 in all · typically $125 – $300 · 173 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
History History of the Iron Cross as a whole.
The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz, abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). The design, a black cross pattée with a white or silver outline, was derived from the insignia of the medieval Teutonic Order and borne by its knights from the 13th century. As well as being a military medal, it has also been used as an emblem by the Prussian Army, the Imperial German Army, and the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic, while the Balkenkreuz (bar cross) variant was used by the Wehrmacht. The Iron Cross is now the emblem of the Bundeswehr, the modern German armed forces.
King Frederick William III of Prussia established the Iron Cross award on 17 March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars (EK 1813). The award was backdated to the birthday (10 March) of his late wife, Queen Louise, who was the first person to receive it (posthumously). The Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (EK 1870), World War I (EK 1914), and World War II (EK 1939). During World War II, the Nazi regime made their own version by superimposing a swastika on the medal.
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Classes and versions 73 by A. Rettenmaier, #16, L/59 by Assmann, #35, L/64 by B. H. Mayer, #26, L/18 by Boerger, #22, L/57 by C. E. Juncker, #2, L/12 by C. F. Zimmermann, #20, L/52 by C. Wild, #107 by Deschler, #1, L/10 by E. F. Wiedmann, #19, L/51 Classes and prices Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
2nd Class
$156 Typical range $113 – $215 Sales 1,489 · last 30 Oct 2026 91 listed · $131 – $560 1st Class
$267 Typical range $188 – $388 Sales 1,440 · last 30 Oct 2026 61 listed · $171 – $1,139 Class not stated
$150 Typical range $81 – $250 Sales 705 · last 31 Oct 2026 Iron Cross 1939 (Germany (Third Reich)): Value, Sold Prices & History
by F. Hoffstätter, #8, L/19
by F. Orth, #15, L/14
by F. Sedlatzek
by Funcke & Brüninghaus, #116, L/56
by F. Zimmermann, #6, L/24
by Gebrüder Godet, #21, L/50
by Hymmen, #139, L/53
by Klein & Quenzer, #65, L/26
by O. Schickle, L/15
by Petz & Lorenz
by P. Meybauer, #7, L/13
by R. Souval, #98, L/58
by Schauerte & Höhfeld, #140, L/54
by Steinhauer & Lück, #4, L/16
by Wächtler & Lange, #100, L/55
by W. Deumer, #3, L/11
by Unknown Maker (Round 3)
by Unknown Maker (24)
Spanish-made Model
Japanese-made Model
In Cloth
by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Berlin, #23
by Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hanauer Gold- und Silberschmiedeinnung, #25
by Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hanauer Plakettenhersteller, #24
by Bek, Hassinger & Co., #123
by Berg & Nolte, #40
by Brüder Schneider, #106
by E. Gauss, #125
by E. L. Müller, #76
by F. Keller, #66
by F. Petzl, #120
by Frank & Reif, #12
by F. Reischauer, #132
by F. Zimmermann, #6, L24
by G. Brehmer, #13, L/60
by Gottlieb & Wagner, #52
by Großmann, #11
by Hammer & Söhne, #55
by H. Aurich, #113
by Hymmen & Co., #139, L/53
by J. Bengel, #44
by J. H. Werner, #137
by J. J. Stahl, #122
by J. Maurer, #75, L/23
by Katz & Deyhle, #60
by K. Gschiermeister, #50
by K. Hensler, #57
by L. Chr. Lauer, #14
by L. Gottlieb, #138
by M. Hausch, #127
by Paulmann & Crone, #86
by R. Hauschild, #56
by R. Simm, #93
by Schenkl, #27
by S. Jablonski, #128
by Walter & Henlein, #109
by W. Hammesfahr
by Unknown Maker A “Long Flaw”
by Unknown Maker B “Lug Variant”
by Unknown Maker C “Small Frame”
by Unknown Maker D “Odd Date”
by Unknown Maker E “Straight Arm”
by Unknown Maker F “Straight 9 Schinkel-form”
by Unknown Maker G “Unknown Schinkel-form”
12 listed · $160 – $276 2nd Class with Swords
$100 Typical range $100 – $105 Sales 4 · last 18 Feb 2026 None listed Prices by class, in US dollars Class Typical range Sales 2nd Class $156 $113 – $215 1,489last 30 Oct 2026 91 listed · $131 – $560 1st Class $267 $188 – $388 1,440last 30 Oct 2026 61 listed · $171 – $1,139 Class not stated $150 $81 – $250 705last 31 Oct 2026 12 listed · $160 – $276 2nd Class with Swords $100 $100 – $105 4last 18 Feb 2026 None listed
1 more class seen only once 1st Class with Swords
$94 Typical range $94 Sales 1 · last 9 Jun 2013 None listed Prices by class, in US dollars Class Typical range Sales 1st Class with Swords $94 $94 1last 9 Jun 2013 None listed
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MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 2nd Class 1939 · fixed price €275
approximately ≈ $314
Iron Cross EK2 1939 Rare Round 3 In LDO Box By Deschler
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Germany (Third Reich) 2nd Class 1939 · fixed price €520
approximately ≈ $593
MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 2nd Class 1939 · fixed price €215
approximately ≈ $245
MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 1st Class 1939 · fixed price €349
approximately ≈ $398
MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 2nd Class 1933 · fixed price €119
approximately ≈ $136
MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 2nd Class 1939 · fixed price €215
approximately ≈ $245
MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 1st Class 1939 · fixed price €399
approximately ≈ $455
MA-Shops · seen 2 Nov 2026
Germany (Third Reich) 2nd Class 1939 · fixed price €239
approximately ≈ $273
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