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Gents, Here is another Cross in which I acquired today. Not sure how this Manufacturer "stacks up" on the the Rarity Stats however, I was long overdue on getting back into the swing of TR EKII purchases! Regards, Joel

Gent's, Went to the Lowell Miltiary Show today and speaking of which, didn't see Ulsterman or Rick. Where were you Guys? Well, hopefully next month we can regroup and talk about the acquisitions of the day. I happened upon this little Cross with the Frame halves made of Brass and stamped with a "square." None the less, I haven't previously owned one stamped with such and unknown Manufacturer before and welcome it's new home in my medal case. I love the crisp core this one exhibits as well! Regards, Joel

I think I'll take the next "red-eye" flight there...... Joel

Anything In this case will do.. (Musee d' L'Armee, Paris.) Sorry.. Having technical difficulties with downloading the picture

Anything In this case.. Musee d' L'Armee Paris

The Naval Units....

The sometimes mundane life of living in the earthworks.....

The aftermath of battle...

Rob, Great collection you got there my friend. I think you've cornered the market with you Buckle collection and you must diversify I say... LOL! Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, Absloutely unique and beautiful examples! I shall, as well, have an engraved EK1 gracing my medal case someday. Kind Regards, Joel

They are original. Here is mine broken clasp and all for further comparison. Sorry, I can't comment on rarity. Regards, Joel

Nan Su, I must commend you on a diversified and elaborate collection! Very Nice! Regards, Joel

Hunyadi and wdmosher, Thank you for your additions to this thread. Superb pictures Gentlemen! Hunyadi, I agree with you 100% on picture number 70. Death und Carnage are certainly no strangers to those men seeminging placed right in the thick of it. Absolutely a fantastic picture. Regards, Joel

Jan, First it's incredible EK's... Now Visors??? Way to Go! Beautiful... In envy, Joel

Incredible! Kudos to you. Regards, Joel

Me either...He's Topnotch in my book! Regards, Joel

Marcus, A true beauty! I'm in awe! Regards, Joel

Steve, Great addition to your collection. In regards to the rarity of finding a maker mark , "we" from what I've seen, isn't too difficult in the 2nd Class. Finding a 1st Class is a different story that needs to be told by the more experienced collector other than I. Regards, Joel

Jon, Good to see you my friend. Thank you for the compliment. The Wedding pictures are thought provoking too. I think the thought of surviving the War must have been looming over the entire ceremony.

Jens, Your collection is the standard in which we all strive for! Regards, Joel

Kevin, I agree with your assessment. Probably a disgruntled second place recipient. LOL! Shoot, I have a German/English Dictionary on my PC and should have looked up the word, Kegel and put two and two together. Sorry guys for the false alarm. It really is an ornate piece. Would you Guys guess the timeline of when it was manufactured as in the late 1800's to turn of the Century? Heiko, thank you as well! Regards, Joel

The Luger by far has to be one the most timeless designed handguns that even to this day, are highly sought after and beautiful! Very Nice! Regards, Joel

800 Stamp

Reverse.

Gentlemen, Just put a bid in as a shot in the dark on this little beauty and I won it. I find it to be one of the more unique medals I've ever had in my possession. Unfortunately, the front has been scraped and most of the lettering on the back has seen the same fate. I believe it to be a Military award however, I can't a find reference to it anywhere in my files. Have any of you seen one quite like this or know of it's origin? I look forward to hearing what "those in the know" have to say. Kind Regards, Joel