Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross – Hindenburg Star / Blücher Star
Article number: 34.118
The Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross – also known as the Hindenburg Star or Blücher Star – is among the rarest and most prestigious German military awards ever. In World War II, the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded only to Hermann Göring; the star for it is even rarer. Its historical predecessors – the Blücher Star (Napoleonic Wars) and the Hindenburg Star (First World War) – make this piece a fascinating collector's item spanning several eras of German military history. This particular example features golden rays and a swastika, with a wide pin for attachment, and is a high-quality collector's reproduction, almost indistinguishable from the original.
- Type: Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
- Alternative names: Hindenburg Star / Blücher Star
- Design: Golden rays with swastika (HK)
- Attachment: Wide pin
- Historical significance: Highest level of the EK award hierarchy
- Execution: Collector's reproduction / Repro – almost indistinguishable from the original
- Condition: 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present
- Origin: Old dealer stock
The Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross is among the absolute rarities in German phaleristics. In original form, this piece is practically unavailable on the collector's market and would fetch top prices – this collector's reproduction makes it possible to acquire the crown jewel of any EK collection at a fraction of the original price. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and the golden ray design.
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