Scott

Hugh, Actually, UV light (or 'black' light) is not all that significant here -- I added the remark in case someone was curious about it. Some collectors feel it is THE test to tell WWII-period items from post-war items when phosphates (causing the bright 'glow' under UV light) became more common in textile manufacturing. However, phosephates were in limited use as far back as WWI.

IP, Yes, I would like to see your example. Thanks!

I found an example of the standard large Spanish award document for the White Military Service Cross, but not for the Red.

Thank you Nesredep. In studying these I've noticed two variations on the design under the enamel of the arms: the "fan" design, and the "diamond" design (see photo examples below). The one I've posted has the 'fan' design on the arms. I don't think I've ever seen a period German medal bar with a Red Cross of the 'diamond' design. I'd love to be proven wrong. Also, does anyone have an award document for the Red Military Cross? I've searched the forum but couldn't find an example. Thanks! :cheers:

...and this one came with a bonus: the original box. It's the usual cardboard box with paper hinge; it's brown with gold dots, a light tan interior with wax-paper 'padding'. The interior lid has the standard Egana mark. Nothing on the cross, ribbon, or box glows under UV light.

It's been kind of quiet in the SCW forum lately, so I thought I'd share a recent find: a Red Military Service Cross...

Very nice! :cheers:

What's the background on these items - did they all belong to one person? (nice display by the way)

Wow Paul - wow, wow, wow. Thanks for posting the photos. Wow.

Beautiful - hope you can ID the owner.

Nice bar - looks minty-fresh. I'd give it the once over with a black light when you get it. Any phots of the reverse?

I see your logic now - thanks Rick.

Looks good to me. Value... $75?

Just curious why '1939' ... isn't the LW service the latest on the bar with an issue date in 1936?

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Thanks!

...and "the RINO system" is?

Neat photo.

Very nice. Any sign of a date of the picture?

What's the black, rectangular gizmo attached (hinged?) to the front bumper?

Any opinions on the authenticy of this wing, assuming it's from the WWII period, or just before? My inrternet search turned up a similar wing but with the "V" in red enamel. It is unmarked (and not mine - but could be). Thanks in advance! Scott

A superb quality tunic in post 98 - love that cord-stitched eagle! (and of course the Spanish Cross)

I think close-ups of the Czech Occupation medal (front & back) and Prague bar might be worthwhile, and I believe the white Spanish merit cross & crown are of the pre-1933/post-1975 design.

Always like seeing your collection Jon!

Well done Richard. I love the little sailors!