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Hello, I have an opportunity to buy this cross. Body itself along with medallion looks good, only concern that I have is the upper part where the swords once used to be (I believe). Another bad spot is where the ring is attached to the body which is obviously a repair. My intention is to go to jeweler with swords made by Leser and ask him to gilt them. Then I would attach them to the body using the original device. Whole process (along with the cross as shown below) would cost not more than 250 EUR. If you were me would you do that? I think it's worth... Thanks for your opinions.

Guys, how your invoice from Marko looked like? Mine contained reference neither to any Marko nor any other company, there was just a logo saying "XT commerce". There are no terms and conditions on his site, no description of return policy and what worries me at most is the absence of payment via PayPal... Did he changed his website in recent days or it is 'business as usual' and always been like that? Thx.

I just wanted to point out that auction to fellow collectors. I have no intention to buy the bar (and I'm not selling it as well). :cheers:

Last pic, scar on Ludwig's face and flattened ear... Many thanks on your comments. I appreciate any help.

And now an interesting comparison of my cross against the one posted on Wikipedia. Check the flaws...

Avers:

Jubiläumskreuz für Offiziere und Unteroffiziere des K. und K. Infanterie-Regiments Nr. 62 Ludwig III. König von Bayern Does any of you guys have one? This is what I received today and as already highlighted couple of days ago in other topic there are some concerns I have about it. First of all, there's not much info out there. Actually the only source I have is German Wikipedia which briefly says that there were 350 pieces awarded in 'Eisen' which I believe was the material used for these crosses. Iron means magnetic what my cross isn't. Secondly there are some flaws on the obverse and avers which are covered with paint. That makes me believe that my piece is a not very successful cast & painted black copy from recent years. Obverse:

Paul I'm aware of that rule but I thought it only applies when someone wants to know the name of a person and not in general like 'yes it can be identified' or 'no it can't be'.

Hello, did you see this one? Can it be identified? http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemnext&item=120549701242.html http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2010/post-6506-126987815564.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2010/post-6506-126987816489.jpg

At least he's registered as a business seller so you can return items whenever you want. Last week i bought from him Ludwig's regimental cross. 99% it's fake but there's still 1% chance that it is not. So I will post the pictures when it arrives, we will discuss and then I will decide what to do with the item. It's really unfortunate to see good sellers turning into ''clubs"...you know what I mean. Last week he had a RAO w/S for sale which was discussed here and turned to be a funny chicken replica. From his current portfolio - what the about the meck 1st class? http://cgi.ebay.com/MECKLENBURG-DUCHY-WW1-BRAVERY-CROSS-1st-class-SUPER_W0QQitemZ390170832570QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item5ad7fe6eba

Could be either a protection of the most vulnerable area when the cross was worn or just a place for a maker mark and silver content mark. This piece seems to be made by Hemmerle but I saw same feature with Leser's pieces.

Hello guys, have you seen this one on eBay? Looks like it was forgotten somewhere in the attic for whole century. I wonder what the final price would be http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-WW1-German-Bavarian-5-Medal-Bar-Estate-P-U_W0QQitemZ120546822626QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c112689e2

How about this one: http://shop.ebay.de/...=&_trksid=p4340 The description of items is different but content of the shop seems to be same crap. Same 'club'? I can only say that the MVK1 is bad, don't know about the rest. But maybe some of you have something to say about the China/Africa medal bar.

I think this is one of his new nicknames on the eBay -> munich654321. I discovered this by coincidence when I was on hunt for real MVK1. He revealed himself by selling the same fakes and using the same description for his items. Raritaetensammlerclub / Munich654321 Raritaetensammerclub: OEK 426 - Militärverdienstkreuz 3. Form 1913 - 1918, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, Bayern. Das Kreuz ist aus Kupfer vergoldet, Medaillon der Rückseite aufgelötet, das Medaillon der Vorderseite emailliert und aufgeleg, getragenes Stück, in erstklassigem Zustand, das Emaille des goldenen Medaillons hat keine Abplatzer, am originalen Bandabschnitt. Bessere Bilder dürfen gerne per eMail angefordert werden. Bitte eMailadresse mit angeben, eBay läßt nur eine begrenzte Bildgröße zu. Munich654321: OEK 426 - Militärverdienstkreuz 3. Form 1913 - 1918, 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, Bayern. Das Kreuz ist aus Kupfer vergoldet, Medaillon der Rückseite aufgelötet, das Medaillon der Vorderseite emailliert und aufgelegt. Getragenes Stück, in erstklassigem Zustand, das Emaille des goldenen Medaillons hat keine Abplatzer His profile: http://myworld.ebay.de/munich654321/

Now guys I need your help. This cross is a mystery to me. Swords look like made by Lesser, medallion like from Deschler and the top where the swords are attached to the cross like Lauer. So who actually made it?

:D lol I wonder what is other award was...there seem to be one more hanging under the EK.

The aircraft behind (DFW C.V) was introduced in 1916. So I'd say yes, photo could have been taken in 1917-18 ;)

This is the only original photo from WW1 that I have. I think here we can see the reason why the EK2 is so common in the marketplace in these days. If you look closely you would see at least 16 guys out of 45 wearing the EK2. Who knows how many of those in the 2nd row wear EK2 as well.

this is an award certificate to commemorative medal of 40 years from Feb '48 victory of Communist regime in Czechoslovakia.

Hello, unfortunately this is no 'passport to military academy'. "Ceskoslovenske statni drahy" = Czechoslovak State Railroads and the document made him eligible either for 50% discount on one way ticket or free return ticket :whistle:

Hello guys, i wonder what would be a fair price for a Bavarian MVK 2nd class with swords and crown (3rd form)? I've seen couple of those for sale recently but all mounted on a bar with other awards so I can only guess the price would be somewhere between 150-200 EUR/piece? Thanks for the info!

Please post also a pic of your 1st class. It always thrills me when I hear somebody has one in his collection Thx.

Hello, pieces with both centers enameled were made by Godet in 1920s'. As far as I know these were kind of replacement copies of original items, but maybe i'm wrong. Please post some pics.