Brian Wolfe

Hello Everyone,

This group arrived a few days ago and I thought I'd show it off. Nothing really special, an EK with three commemorative medals. The Iron Cross has become unattached from the medal bar at some time and reattached too high (in my opinion) but I will leave it as is since I beleive this to the a period repair. The EK is unmarked but the Honour Cross is marked G3, and seems to be a darker colour than many I have, for some reason, though it looks good with the group (again, in my opinion).

There was something about these four medals that caught my eye so now the group resides in my collection.

I hope you like it as well.

Regards

Brian

hiya brian,

thanks for the additional views. you are probably right about the small mark on the ring, which is most likely a period repair that has been very neatly done. one can see the tab for the original suspension ring in there. this seems to have been a frequently worn example, and the owner wanted to avoid any recurring mishaps which could result in the loss of his cross.

again, nice item. i like these types of period-altered crosses!

p.s. it would behoove you to apply a cuetip and some water (or even better: boeshield t-9) to that core in order to remove some of the crud and prevent further oxidation

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the tip. I will carry out some restoration on the cross now that I know it is genuine.

Regards

Brian

This is the other view.

Thanks again for your assistance.

Regards

Brian

that's a nice one. any idea yet about the purported mark? is there one on that large ring-- a tiny square, perhaps?

Hi Eric,

I didn't think there was any marks but now you mentioned it I took another look. There is a mark that I tought and actually still think is a mark from installation of the ring onto the medal's frame, though it could be an attempt at a manufacturer's mark. It looks like a "O" more than anything though in one photo posted below it looke like a "G" but that is due more to the lighting than anything in my opinion.

See what you think from the two photos, these were the best of several I took. You may need the Ctrl + trick to get a better view.

Regards

Brian

Orphan ribbon is looking for a home

Brian pm me where to send it

Thank you very much, PM has been sent.

Regards

Brian

... it's a beauty Brian

Thank you for your vote of confidence. I guess I am getting paranoid because of all of the Third Reich copies that are floating around.

Regards

Brian

This is one of the most enjoyable posts I've seen in a long time.

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your collection with us.

Regards

Brian

confirming chris: nothing wrong with this cross, but

can't comment on the ribbon.

joe

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

I had no doubt about the ribbon being modern when I purchased it. I will look for an authentic ribbon later on.

Regards

Brian

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your comments, I will worry no more about this Iron Cross.

Regards

Brian

Here's the reverse. In this photo you can see the ring clearly, the image of the obverse was too close to show up the ring.

I am sure the ribbon is a new manufacture it is just too good to be anything except modern. I wanted an example of the EK2 on the Austrian ribbon for my collection's Austrian section.

Thanks again for your help.

Regards

Brian

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the comments.

Here is a closer view of both sides. This is the best I can do with the camera and Photoshop. Linda bought me a high definition scanner and it arrived this afternoon so I hope that if and when I get it figured out I can post better images. No, it's not an Epson.

Regards

Brian

Here is another view, this time a front view. Sorry I have the one reversed as I was concentrating on the loop and not the orientation of the two crosses.

Here are the two specimens for comparison. The cross on the right is known to be genuine.

I think there is quite a difference between the two.

Here is the reverse.

Hello Everyone,

I purchased this 1914 EK2 with the Austrian style ribbon from a dealer who listed it as genuine and with a maker's mark. When I took delivery I could find no maker's mark and I started to have my doubts about the cross and the dealer. This is of a three piece construction, which is good, an iron centre, also good but I noticed that ring affixed to the cross is very thick as compaired with others that I know to be genuine in my collection. I remember that there was a post a while back that featured a ring such as this but not only can I not recall what the decision was I cannot find the post on the forum. Perhaps it was in the Lounge as I didn't think of that source until this very moment.

If the members would please take a look at this Ek and and let me know what you all think it would be most helpful and greatly appreciated. If this is a genuine Iron Cross then was there a specific manufacturer that used this larger ring?

I will post a few photos of the medal and with another known genuine speciment for comparison. If more photos are needed please ask and I will post them.

As always your assistance is greatly appreciated and opinions welcomed.

Regards

Brian

Hello Brian

This looks like a nice original badge with that "been there" look/feel.

Congratulations on getting this "hole in one"! (Sorry, that's the best pun I can think of right now)

Matt

Thanks Matt.

The pun was just fine.

Regards

Brian

Here is the back of the badge. As can be seen this has been a stamped piece made out of sheet metal and not minted or cast like a medal. I'm not sure which would be the earliest pieces and I hope someone will comment on this. The outer edges have a layer of grunge that would be expected to have come from a uniform along with any dust or dirt that may have been in the air. The pin is blunt and the attachments are the same as the example I found on the GMIC.

Today was the best day of golf I've never had!

Thanks for taking a look.

Regards

Brian

Hello Everyone,

We started out for the golf course this morning and ended up at one of the local antiques malls, I can't really explain that one myself.

Anyway while there I spotted this TR wound badge and thought it would look good in my collection. It was a black badge back in the day but has seen a lot of wear. I tend to like my TR stuff to look like they have seen some action or at least look think they have been awarded and worn.

Before I made this post I checked out the "GMIC Project" area and found one that looks just like it, though that one is in nicer condition. Going by this I am confident it is not a reproduction, however, as always I do welcome comments and opinions.

If this is indeed an original then it has seen a lot of wear. I like how the swastika stands out so plainly.

I hope you like it.

Regards

Brian

Brian,

I ordered an IC7202 Jumbo Display Digital Hygrometer this morning. It is quite inexpensive and gives temperature as well as humidity.

Stuart

Hello Stuart,

Thanks for the information, I will look into one for myself.

Regards

Brian

I've used a dehumidifier for several years and just keep it as dry as possible with no gauge. IN summer the thing runs 24/7 but the winters here are dryer so it runs once in a while. I do believe a gauge would be a good idea and may look into one as well.

Regards

Brian

Hi Dan,

That medal is so close to being able to read that it isn't funny. It's almost but then again not quite... most frustrating.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

Regards

Brian

Beautiful group minitures.

I do hope they are originals and all I can really add is that I have not seen these flooding the market so my feeling would be positive toward them.

I am really interested to hear from others on this question.

Regards

Brian

That's an interesting question Tim and one I would like to hear more about from the other members.

I have medals with this same ribbon, some with and some without the crossed swords.

Being new to this area of collecting myself I have a lot more questions than answers (for now, but that should change with time...I hope).

Regards

Brian

You've chosen an excellent example for your collection, Robin.

They don't get much, if any, better than this.

Well done and thanks for posting it.

Regards

Brian

Hi Chris,

An exceptionally nice grouping.

I can see why you broke with your usual pattern for collecting.

Regards

Brian