Eric Stahlhut

doh! you are right don. i passed on one of those spanish crosses once because i didn't know enough about them and didn't want to risk it. the seller also didn't know what he had and was offering it at a very reasonable price. a few months later i saw a thread about this type.... ok, i guess the next step would be to verify if Petz & Lorenz (Unterreichenbach) actually sold these crosses. does anyone know of a forum member who specializes in catalogs or has a catalog/reprint of this firm from the late 30's? also, did anything happen in braunschweig during the late 30s that would have caused a commemorative piece to be struck? an event such as a funeral, 20-year anniversary, etc? any theories out there? p.s. rick r: i looked very closely at the finish, and it doesn't look to be stripped. the existing finish is actually coming off of one of the cross arm tips, showing a darker base metal. bronze or copper-ish. thank you, guys!

well, of course it would be nice it were a rare piece (who am i kidding.haha) but i'm not holding my breath. something about the system on the reverse tells me it could be of austrian manufacture. just a gut instinct. here's another shot of the obverse:

Hiya Rick, that's why it's here. am hoping someone can enlighten us...it doesn't really matter if it is a rare piece or not. btw, the diameter is 43mm. the 'regular' EAK1 is 40-41mm.

Well, that was my first impression as well--the only thing is--the finish inside the oaks 'n crown is NOT brown, it's distinctly a black. i dunno? bastler? perhaps! it's a funky one, that's for sure!

true dat, but that's not why i posted it. keep lookin', bro.

one piece brass or tombak

snicker! look closer, chris....heheh.

exactly, charles! here is a better view of the core:

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the stickpin is blackened silver; the others are pinbacks.

Hello, here are the approximate dimensions of the first two orders: july monarchy: 60x42mm. restauration: 43x25mm.

looks as though the crown (which is different than the usual one) has been blackened as well. ?

Thank you gentlemen, I have a few more specimens that I will be happy to post. I'm not very well-versed on the different types of this wonderful order but I enjoy owning the ones that I have. Your insights are very much appreciated!