Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (1914)

The Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was meant to be worn like the Iron Cross First class. Awarded to the most successful General officer at the conclusion of a war. The first Star of the Grand Cross was presented to Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, 1815 version. That medal is called the Blücherstern (Blücher's Star). The second version of the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was presented to Paul von Hindenburg for the German victories over the British. This is a superb reproduction featuring multi-piece construction and great detail.