{"product_id":"stern-zum-grosskreuz-des-eisernen-kreuzes-hindenburgstern-blucherstern-goldene-strahlen-mit-hk-an-breier-nadel","title":"Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross - Hindenburg Star \/ Blücher Star, golden rays, swastika, wide pin (Repro, Item No. 34.118)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStar to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross – Hindenburg Star \/ Blücher Star\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle number: 34.118\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e – also known as the \u003cem\u003eHindenburg Star\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eBlücher Star\u003c\/em\u003e – 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 \u003cstrong\u003eHermann Göring\u003c\/strong\u003e; 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 \u003cstrong\u003egolden rays\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cem\u003eswastika\u003c\/em\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ewide pin\u003c\/strong\u003e for attachment, and is a high-quality collector's reproduction, almost indistinguishable from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star to the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hindenburg Star \/ Blücher Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden rays with swastika (HK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highest level of the EK award hierarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – almost indistinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this significantly saves on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53380707647817,"sku":"34118","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.118a.jpg?v=1763908862","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/stern-zum-grosskreuz-des-eisernen-kreuzes-hindenburgstern-blucherstern-goldene-strahlen-mit-hk-an-breier-nadel","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}