The Iron Cross P38 – Knight’s Cross “One of 100”

Additional Issue:
The Iron Cross P38 – Star to the Grand Cross Edition – “One of 25”

Thanks to the rare bringing together of gunsmiths, goldsmiths, gemologists, jewelers and wood finishers, The American Historical Foundation is now, briefly, able to bring you the opportunity to be the owner of one of history’s most spectacular firearms. It honors Germany’s most famous valorous military award – the Iron Cross (das Eiserne Kreuz). This symbol, a black Maltese Cross, dates back to the Teutonic Knights of the Third Crusade. The “P” stands for “pistole,” and the “38” stands for 1938, the year it was adopted by the German Army.

Two Editions Available

To make this available to a range of tastes and budgets, two editions are available. In each case the following apply:

Each is a genuine matching-numbers German P.38 of wartime production with all-steel construction (later ones had aluminum-alloy frames).
Each is completely mirror polished by our skilled gun polishers.
All the engraving is by hand, utilizing only the time-honored, hammer-and-chisel method – no shortcuts.
The grips are deluxe Rosewood and are custom made for this edition.

Knight’s Cross – One of 100

The Knight’s Cross Edition is based on the “Grand Cross” edition, but with a few changes.

This features the same full coverage of hand engraving across both sides of the slide, with slightly less coverage of engraving elsewhere.
The grip inlay is a solid Sterling Silver oval, hand engraved with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
The plating is Show Quality Hard Nickel (nickel plating was also always popular for presentation German military pistols).

World War II German firearms, even in field grade, have always been difficult to find in this country. This problem has become exacerbated over the years, as our sources in the Old World have dwindled; the quantities are few and the availability sporadic.

Display Case

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "The Iron Cross P38 – Knight’s Cross “One of 100”", a working Iron Cross P38, at the price of $3,995*. Each Iron Cross P38 is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 100, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per Iron Cross P38. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $380 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $189 to the final payment.

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.