Graf

Nice one

It is difficult to say Not many details can be seen on the photo

Regards

Guy and Graf previously posted images of excellent and highly desirable insignia; thank you!!

Hi 922F, Thank you for the remarks

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On 05/10/2022 at 07:54, JapanX said:

Yes.

Artillery second lieutenant.

 

I agree Spot on

Missed the Auction. Yes very nice items were for sale

On 09/10/2022 at 19:11, Peter Cornwell said:

Maker unknown (to me at least). Along with several other makers, Godet are known to have used such screw fittings on their crosses but often with oval backplates. 

I agree.  The Godet I have seen were with oval backplates,

They are excellent. Enjoy !

Cheers

They could be already on the market.  Numerous Stars  and high end  Socialist decorations appeared for sale on few Auctions in Europe. This is not coincidence. It is interesting fact that some of those awards, although  different, come in very similar stereotyped boxes/cases

It looks like similar scenario when several years ago a faker from Bulgaria loaded the market with fakes Royal Orders and few sellers and dealers bought the cheap and knowingly and/or unknowingly  sold  them on profit  to unsuspected collectors.

The same trend can be seen with the high end of the WW2 German Iron Cross, in particular Knight Crosses of the Iron Cross. The market suddenly get supplied with similar Items in a very good conditions by several sellers/dealers at the same time on waives

Well, if there is a demand there will be always people who can "help' with the supply

It is real I saw it on eBay on the seller is with good reputation The price was very good.

The Front of the box is with King Boris monogram. All boxes ticked for the questions by 922F. Also the description and the period are correct

On 10/10/2022 at 01:51, 922F said:

Looks good, 1930's likely bronze gilt.  Does case lid have Boris IIl monogram and does ribbon have small ribbon tie ends?

Cheers

Interesting topic

Very interesting points

Hi JustinG,

it will be better if you list it in the Iron Cross section There will be more likely to be noticed

Cheers

18 hours ago, VtwinVince said:

If you know anything about Meybauer, you'll realise that this manufacturer produced pieces both with and without their logo, and with differing silver content marks. Not unusual. What is unusual is the characteristic shape of their cores.

I agree on those points. For novice it is important to buy marked  or if unmarked from a reputable seller

The cross that we are discussing is for sale on eBay Germany  It comes with a nice box The seller did not clearly specify that it is Meybauer He gust suggested that could be Meybauer piece

Another thing is what I call the "case frenzy", where as we read, a case influences a prospective price up to 1/3 of the overall value. Something I consider -permit me- just insane.

Personally, I consider a case just a "plus" to a piece, where the piece itself -in my opinion- should have the "Hauptrolle", both historically and commercially.

Very well said Enzo I know collectors that they will not buy excellent items because they come without case/box.

I personally buy as they come across and if case/box comes later and on reasonable price I will buy it

On 12/09/2022 at 21:31, Michael Johnson said:

I'm wondering if it might be South American or Mexican.  Their military fashions often followed European lines.

 

Michael

I agree. I had Argentinian General  shoulder boards that were French style

On 16/09/2022 at 08:52, VtwinVince said:

They're both good private purchase pieces, first is definitely a Meybauer with replaced hardware.

This is the information you need

Yes,  the pin was replaced plus the hook was re soldered  When it was done ? We can only speculate

Cheers

Welcome,

In my opinion you have to start with well known marked EKs.

Once advanced you can get some unmarked with known design and parts

Cheers

4th Type 1/2 size modified to Monarchy period  Officer in Gold

Still no signs of this order on the market I wonder whether it will pop up again for sale again

Compare the  1st cross (the supposed  Meybauer)  with those pictures

regards

Document for 5th Class - Knight Class from the same period

First Model  Commander marked "A"  for Silver  on the edge of the left arm

I comes with custom made and worn ribbon  My guess for maker  -an early G. Wolfers

early types Commanders