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Hello Peter, IMO it is a very nice private purchase case. Do you have the EK it contained? Regards, Erickn

The Beautiful Single Sided Engraved PLM featured was a Godet type attributed to General Major Paul Krause in Andreas Collection.

Perhaps this single sided Meybauer is what you are thinking about.......http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239695&highlight=Study+PlM Hope this helps. Erickn

Hi Guys, Realized prices such as this are disappointing at times. Since the late 1990's I felt this hobby to some has also become a Wealthy Boys Investment Club or is it only supply vs. demand? I paid $75. U.S. $ for this one in 1979 and felt like it was rather pricey then. Regards, Erickn

Hello Sioni, Thank you for the additional images. Your cross appears to be a well constructed and used artifact but, by who/when? As I stated in an earlier post, I am not familiar with this type so, I am not much of a help in answering your question, Is it good or not? The J.H.W. hallmark I find very interesting and closer examination of post # 13 and 14, I find myself leaning more to the impression that the J.H.W. is hand engraved afterall. Post # 20 leaves me wondering, if perhaps the dot of blue enamel is possibly, a plugged weep hole, therefore the medal being hollow?? Just a couple of thoughts as I also would like to read the thoughts of others. Regards' Erickn

Hi Sioni, Your cross displays a quality of it's own. Please post some detailed images. Jim, Please accept another image of the J.H.W. hallmark. Kind regards, erickn

Hello, I also, would like to view more images of the posted PLM. It is unlike any I have experienced and find it intriguing. The dimensions appear to be similar to the Rothe type, 56-57mm. In the case of the above mentioned Wagner PLM, J.H.Werner was simply a distributor and not the manufacturer of the PLM as discovered by Marshall Bird a few years ago. I believe the initials on the Wagner type and the Kwone Order to be hand engraved so they may vary from piece to piece. IMO, Sioni's PLM appears to represent a stamped J.H.W. Please compare these images. Better images may reveal a difference. Kind regards, Erickn

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Hello Gentleman, Do hope this will comply as it is not a Stickpin. Although, a miniture with diamentions of 27.5 X 30mm. Kind regards, E.

Hi Chip, If ya got 'em, smoke 'em. Some of the inexpensive items can be some of the most pleasant! Glad it meets your approval. E.

.....Sorry...no Cigar!

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Hello Gentleman, Please view this series of images of a rather interesting Patriotic Cigar Box in my collection. Thanks for looking. Kind regards, Erickn

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Sir Knight, Congrats on such a very interesting set that was most likey produced under field conditions. Shame there is not a name attached. My thoughts are this is not a so called "Replacement" but, a piece, field produced upon official announcement of an individual's success prior to the presentation of the formal award. Nice piece! These sort of decorations were obviously produced utilizing materials at hand. Please view the following Ersatz RK in my collection, alleged to have been carved out by a fellow with alot of time on his hands, a POW. Kind regards, Erickn

Attached is a photo from the IR 56 Regimental history book: .Dr. phil. Martin Schultz: "Das Infanterie- Regiment Vogel von Falckenstein (7.Westfälisches) Nr.56 im Großen Kriege 1914/18". 1926 Berlin, Albrecht Blau Verlag, 328 Seiten. Lt. d. R. Enger is shown as number 103 on the list. I want to thank John for the photos and the information on Ltn. Enger that he has so kindly provided. Kind regards, Erickn

Close up of the characters. Note, the lighter images are of John's Screwback. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-18137500-1301177741.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-25306600-1301177722.jpg http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-80666800-1301177872.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-40408800-1301177885.jpg http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-45322300-1301177927.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-10909000-1301177945.jpg http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-75747300-1301177960.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-79778200-1301177973.jpg

Comparing the inscriptions of our two pieces.

Gentleman, Outstanding that another Personalized EKI to Ltn.Enger has surfaced. John has been so kind as to e-mail me images of his private purchased screwback version which I will post for him here.

Hello Alex, Infantry Assault Badge (silver) Close Combat Clasp (silver) Wound Badge (silver) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st class German Cross in Gold (1 November 1943) Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[Notes 2] Knight's Cross on 2 March 1942 as SS-Standartenführer and commander of the SS-Kavallerie-Brigade[8] 157th Oak Leaves on 22 December 1942 as SS-Oberführer and commander of a Kampfgruppe[9] 83rd Swords on 30 July 1944 as SS-Gruppenführer and Generalleutnant of the Waffen-SS and commander of the 8. SS-Freiwilligen-Kavallerie-Division "Florian Geyer According to Wikipedia Best regards Erickn

Gentlemen, I find this post exceptionally interesting as I also possess an EKI that is beautifully engraved to Leutnant d Res. Enger. I, too, would appreciate any additional information concerning this officer. In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to contribute some images of my Enger EK that has been in my collection for over 30 years. My impression of the engraving is that it reads to an infantry regt. Kind regards, Erickn http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-15055200-1299424908.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-682-0-75180900-1299425089.jpg