Marcus66

Hi All, I have had this cross in my collection for quite some time and would like to identify the maker. I know the ribbon is authentic, however I am skeptical about the cross being without swords as this would make it exceedingly rare. Can anyone identify the maker of this particular cross? Thanks Marcus

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Yes I agree this is appears to be a good EK. If we had clearer pictures the manufacturer should be able to be determined my looking at the nuances of both dates. It might be a Klein & Quenzer A.G. but again, without clearer pictures of the dates, I cannot say for sure. You may want to post it on Wehrmachtawards forum as you will get an answer immediately over there as to the maker.

Can you post some clearer pictures?

Here is my CD 800 marked cross. Carl Dillenius Crosses are quite distinctive in a number of areas.

Some very interesting information from OMSA.org regarding the Brunswick Infantry Regiment 92 Commemorative Medal posted above. ”On December 16, 1895, the 92nd Infantry Regiment celebrated the 25th anniversary of the capture of a French artillery battery at Vendome. The celebration had 1350 veterans from the 1870/71 campaign in attendance. Awards of the House Order of Henry the Lion were presented to the veterans (5 Commanders crosses, 7 Knight Crosses 1st Class, 11 Knight Crosses 2nd Class and 8 Merit Crosses 2nd Class.) In the active regiment, there were 26 promotions to Corporal (Unteroffizier) and 89 promotions to Private First Class (Gefreiter). All veterans who took part in the Vendome celebration were issued a commemorative medal on a blue and yellow ribbon with oak leaves. Figure 10 shows such a medal without the oak leaves, but on its original blue and yellow ribbon. The obverse shows the cipher of Duke Friedrich Wilhelm. The reverse (Figure 11) is inscribed: "Das Braunschweigische Infanterie Regiment No. 92 seinen Veteranen des Kreiges 1870/71 nach 25 Jahren, 16 Dezember 1895" (The Brunswick Infantry Regiment Number 92 to its Veterans of the 1870/71 War, 25 Years later, 16 December 1895)” Article first appeared in the JOMSA Issue Vol 43 January/February 1992 Pages 22-24

Here is one from my collection with Rudolf Mayer's initials……

Though I would post a pic of these two recent aquisitions: Oldenburg Infantrie Rgt 91 Commemorative Medal & Braunschweig Infantrie Rgt 92 Commemorative Medal. Love the history attached to pieces such as these. Marcus

Looks good to me….compare to: https://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deutsche-staaten/militar-verdienstkreuz-2-klasse-1870.html M.

Hi All, I purchased this clasp a few years ago but have not been able to identify it. I believe it to be a Bavarian Regimental Clasp of some sort. Can anyone identify this and provide any additional information? Perhaps it is not what I think it is. Many thanks, Marcus

Hi, I can confirm that this medal is made from bronze, here is a photo of the reverse side where you can see the bronze along some edges…

Hi All, Can anyone provide me with more information about this particular cross shown. I purchased this approximately 5 years ago and was under the assumption that it was a late war production cross due to the ring attachment being on a single plain and not perpendicular as with most medals. I was recently informed that this may not be the case. I am just looking for more information about this type of cross, early or late war production, manufacturer if possible or any other information. Thank you for all your help, it is greatly appreciated. Marcus

Thank you for the information it is very much appreciated. I was assuming the cross on the left is a late cross due to the orientation of the loop for the ribbon ring being brazed on a single plain and not perpendicular as most awards. I read this somewhere which escapes me at the moment. Anyhow thank you again for this information. One is never to old to learn something new!!! Marcus

Here is a page from one of Nimmerguts references showing the same cross:

Hi All, I need some help in identifying these two crosses. I do know that the cross on the left is an original late WW1 produced cross based on the orientation of the ribbon suspension ring. The cross on the right, I am looking for help in identifying. Is this a wartime produced cross and if so by whom? I do know that ST&L produced this type of cross post WW2, but the cross they produced is very rough in texture with rough edges, and my cross is very clean. Also this type of cross is listed and shown in several of Nimmerguts publications. I do not think he would illustrate a post WW2 in his publications. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks so much. Marcus

Thanks everyone for replying. When you say post war, does that mean WW1? Thanks again Marcus Post ww1? Do you know a time frame? Thanks again Marcus

Would anyone be able to help me with this one? Is it real, and if so whom is the manufacturer? Thanks so much Marcus

Thank you for the information Peter. I have reached out to a company in London that manufactures insignia for the British Armed Forces as well as royal uniform insignia. I am hoping that they may be able to recreate this insignia. I re-create uniforms from WW2 and only will use period correct insignia manufactured identically to those of the originals. Cost is not an issue as you pay for quality and workmanship I find. I like my tunic recreations to be accurate in every way to the originals and typically spend a year researching each creation before assembly. Again thank you. M.

Thanks so much, I have been hunting for a pair of insignia such as this for years now and have not seen any that are remotely of the quality as those in the picture. Those insignia I have found are usually just a flat embroidered pair and not raised embroidery and also lacking any of the detail within the sword and baton. Cheers, M.

Hello all, I am just wondering if anyone has ever come across a set of embroidered WW2 British General battledress crossed sword and baton insignia. If not, is there any supplier that can faithfully recreate this insignia. Attached is a picture of Monty’s insignia for reference of what I am specifically looking for. Cheers Marcus