{"product_id":"german-wwii-iron-cross-1st-class-1939-maker-marked-128-s-jablonski-gmbh","title":"German WWII Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 | Maker Marked \"128\" S. Jablonski GmbH","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal German WWII Iron Cross, First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse 1939)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, maker marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"128\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. Jablonski GmbH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a recognized wartime manufacturer of German military decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe award features the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackened iron core surrounded by a silver-colored frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the raised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1939 date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and central swastika characteristic of the WWII-pattern Iron Cross. The surviving wartime finish and natural patina give the piece the unmistakable appearance collectors look for in an original period decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron Cross 1st Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represented a higher grade of the Iron Cross and was awarded to servicemen who had already received the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron Cross 2nd Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and subsequently distinguished themselves through further acts of military merit or bravery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clearly visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"128\" maker mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds substantial collector interest by identifying the manufacturer and making this a particularly attractive example for anyone building a collection of German WWII medals, awards, or personal military artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German WWII Iron Cross 1st Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1939 pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"128\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. Jablonski GmbH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackened iron core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-colored surrounding frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRaised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1939\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e date\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong original wartime patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic German WWII military decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Iron Cross displays attractive age and wartime patina while retaining strong detail throughout the central core and surrounding frame. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"128\" maker mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains present and identifiable. Please review all available photographs carefully for the precise condition of the finish, frame, core, reverse hardware, markings, and overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140581519434,"sku":"WIW1264","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/29780935.jpg?v=1788205400","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/german-wwii-iron-cross-1st-class-1939-maker-marked-128-s-jablonski-gmbh","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}