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That is an interesting group. My search engine missed it.
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Iron Cross 2nd class 1870 reduction
VtwinVince replied to VFMR's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Normally you see this setup with the EL as suspension on full size Jubilee crosses from around 1900. I've never seen a mini like this, nor have I seen one with maker marks. -
AFAIK still unknown.
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These come up from time to time, sometimes with more than one silver content mark. I think they are period private purchase pieces and are of high quality.
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I agree, it's an unusual combo, I would guess to a Hauptmann or Major. Daniel, where are you?
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Never seen this one before, very nice. I have the more usual version of the interwar cross.
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Very true these days. I might have something for you, if you PM me.
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That is a minty one. I generally avoid bars with III. Reich awards, but this one is cool.
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Cool ribbon mounting, definitely something I would have grabbed as well.
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Nice one Scott, and in great condition. Finding bars with this particular award is getting more difficult by the day.
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The case is certainly old, but it didn't start life as an EK one.
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I don't see an Urkunde, just Eintraege.
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Not the usual sort of case I would expect for an EK2. These normally didn't open from the side, didn't have a facsimile on the lid and usually have an inlet in the bed for the cross. And the colours, both inside and outside, are strange.
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It looks fine to me as well, with the typical Oese characteristics. It would be nice if the ribbon was genuine.
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Combat EKII1914 and non-combat Hindenburg cross???
VtwinVince replied to Kvart's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Yes, the EK was awarded on the war ribbon for home service and merit not necessarily at the front. -
Spectacular stuff Lew!
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Very interesting indeed, I'm always interested in recipients of the Wilhelm-Ernst War Cross.
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Impossible to say which ribbon it is, but definitely one of the MVK series.
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Scott, I believe the Bulgarian is a 5th class, which would be right for an NCO's bar. Normally you see the Bravery Cross on these bars. Award numbers are unknown, but high.
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Better pictures are needed, but I agree that this one is suspect.
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Looks like a MVK ribbon to me. I have never seen the ribbon of the China medal being worn in the Knopfloch.
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Yes, thanks for the correction!
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Great Nachlass Schwarzwald. I also have the Schnalle of an NCO recipient from 1870, Michael Marbacher. I believe there were 14 such awards.
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EK 1870 - any chances it is original?
VtwinVince replied to Marcin L's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Quite right, I tend to hold my 'Schnauze' unless I'm fairly confident about my opinion. -
Another classic example of this faker's work. These 1870 bars have been all over fleabay the last few years. And the fakers are starting to produce the common medals now.