{"product_id":"an-1813-iron-cross-second-class-from-the-estate-of-karl-von-hanstein-g28995","title":"An 1813 Iron Cross Second Class From The Estate Of Karl Von Hanstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine iron cross with silver frame and complete, intact iron core, measuring 41mm, silver frame slightly pulling away from core at reverse 10 o'clock knee, on long, wide original ribbon, an excellent example in better than very fine condition. Acquired from the estate of Major Friedrich Franz von Hanstein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Karl Georg Anton Friedrich von Hanstein was born on October 27, 1809 in Ershauifen-Unterhof (district of Heiligenstadt), to his father, Friedrich Adolf Heinrich Christian Franz von Hanstein, and his mother, Friederike Charlotte von Hanstein. His father was born on December 31, 1771 in Ershaufen, retired from the Army as a Major, and died on December 15, 1838 in Schippenbeil. His mother was born on September 24, 1788 in Romsdorf, and died on December 15, 1848 in Schippenbeil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoined the 1st Infantry Regiment in 1825\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 14, 1827: ensign with portepee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 15, 1828: second lieutenant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1838: deployed to the Training Infantry Battalion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 15, 1838: permission to get married\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 16, 1844: first lieutenant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 31, 1848: Captain and Company Commander in the 1st Infantry Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 1, 1853: Captain 1st Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember 8, 1855: Major and Commander of the 3rd Battalion (Tilsit) of the 1st Landwehr (Homeland Militia) Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 8, 1858: deployed to the 3rd Infantry Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 11, 1859: Red Eagle Order 4th Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 16 to September 30, 1860: director of combined division school of the 1st A. K. (?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 1, 1860: Lieutenant Colonel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 22, 1861: Commander of the Infantry Regiment No. 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 20, 1861: Red Eagle Order 3rd Class with Ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 18, 1861: Colonel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 11, 1865: Retirement as Major General with pension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDied July 1, 1877 in Königsberg (Prussia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarriage: February 27, 1839 in Königsberg with Hermine Jeanette Mathilde von Barnekow, born October 11, 1812, died January 31, 1856 in Königsberg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120067531029,"sku":"G28995","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_3864_1.jpg?v=1692867508","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/an-1813-iron-cross-second-class-from-the-estate-of-karl-von-hanstein-g28995","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}