{"product_id":"ek-i-eisenerne-kreuz-an-breiter-nadel-gemarkt-mit-hk-1939","title":"Iron Cross 1st Class (EK I) 1939 – Marked, wide needle with swastika (Original, Item No. 33.743-A)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIron Cross 1st Class (EK I) 1939 – Marked, wide pin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle number: 33.743-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIron Cross 1st Class (EK I) 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cem\u003eswastika\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most well-known and sought-after awards of the Wehrmacht in World War II. This particular item is \u003cstrong\u003emarked\u003c\/strong\u003e (manufacturer's mark present) and features a \u003cstrong\u003ewide pin\u003c\/strong\u003e for attachment – an important authenticity feature that significantly increases its collector's value. The piece comes from old dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Cross 1st Class (EK I)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swastika (HK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked (manufacturer's mark present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original from World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition commensurate with age, with signs of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EK I 1939 was only awarded to soldiers who had distinguished themselves through particular bravery or merit – it was one of the most respected awards of the Wehrmacht. Marked specimens with a wide pin are particularly sought after in the collector's market, as the manufacturer's mark proves authenticity. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this significantly saves shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379837886793,"sku":"33743A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/33.743a_42190496-2059-4dae-b14a-d804be4ed463.jpg?v=1763880256","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/ek-i-eisenerne-kreuz-an-breiter-nadel-gemarkt-mit-hk-1939","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}