Wehrmacht Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 “Lying 2” C.E. Juncker Berlin Lazy 2
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Wehrmacht Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 “Lying 2” C.E. Juncker Berlin Lazy 2
Exceptional jeweller’s quality, three-piece construction, magnetic iron core, silver setting.
Authentic hallmark ‘2’ (horizontal) for the manufacturer C.E. Juncker, Berlin,
, as well as ‘800’.
The spring ring is also hallmarked “800”.
An absolutely faithful reproduction, an older collector’s piece
This variant is the final version produced by C.E. Juncker. The first awards are known to have taken place towards the end of 1944. They were awarded until the end of the war in May 1945, and crosses of this variant were also found after the surrender in the Order Chancellery’s stocks that had been relocated to Klessheim Castle.
The crosses of this variant are marked on the reverse, on the polished edge of the 6 o’clock arm, with a ‘2’. This ‘2’ is depicted lying on its side. Hence the name of the variant, ‘lying 2’, or in English ‘lazy 2’, whereby ‘lazy’ means ‘faul’ in German. The ‘2’ can be depicted lying either on its front or on its back. In the Presidential Chancellery’s code system, the ‘2’ stands for the firm C.E. Juncker. Next to it is the silver hallmark indicating a fineness of ‘800’.
The crosses of this variant display all the familiar characteristics of a typical Juncker Knight’s Cross. For example, the ‘picket fence effect’ at the central inner corners of the frame. The ribs of the individual inner edges of the frame sides converge here in a characteristic pattern. It looks somewhat like the intersections of a picket fence. Hence the name.
A very similar pattern, equally characteristic of a Juncker cross, can be seen at the outer tips of the frame. Here, too, the converging ribs create a striking pattern.
The shape and embossing of the year dates on the front and back (1939 and 1813 respectively) are always identical across all Juncker Knight’s Crosses and are absolutely characteristic. Minimal variations may occur due to wear and tear on the embossing tools over the production period.
The crosses of the ‘lying 2’ variant all feature a matt black core finish. They are particularly dark and have a dull, slightly rough surface. Compared to earlier variants, the paint application is thick and less durable.
The spring ring is formed from 1.5 mm thick silver wire. It bears the silver hallmark ‘800’.
The core is always made of iron, and is therefore magnetic; the frame and the spring ring are always made of silver.
Crosses of this variant are rare and highly sought-after by collectors
Item condition: second-hand, from a collection being cleared
You will receive exactly the item shown in the photograph!
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