Just like to say what an awsome & highly informative forum this is! I have reaserched this subjuct a few years ago, only to draw the conclusion that the Ek was just a piece of tin,that was handed out villy nilly,by Papa Adolf,in order to bolster morale of those who served the lost cause of the 3rd Reich.
After reading your comments,I now see the award in a better light,& that the award goes much deeper...
I beleive it has been re-issued for those who have served gallantly in combat for their country.
If anyone has privy to the new EK,I would be very interested in any further information.
Thank you gentleman,for enlightening a humble,& novice collector such as myself.
Bob
