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    1. gregM
      A nice looking cross.
    2. gregM
      I have no problems with this cross at all. It looks to be as stated--a Prinzen Ek2 on a good Tri-fold ribbon. Very nice !! Here is another with similar dimensions. This one measures 34.3 mm
    3. gregM
      Eraly 3rd pattern knife with a hand forged blade. Very nice indeed.
    4. gregM
      I agree--The 1813 Ek2 is NOT a period piece. Years ago we saw a rash of "shaved" 1914s trying to be what they were not. I do not have enough experience with the RAO3 to comment except that it is a great looking piece.
    5. gregM
      Very interesting!! I had never heard of a woman actually winning a Ek for COMBAT. I was thinking maybe a nurse or aid worker in a combat zone.
    6. gregM
      This cross is a known FAKE. The easiest way to spot it is to look at the bottom rim (sweatband) of the crown. In all cases it is off center to the right of the of the rest of the crown. These things pop up from time to time on ebay. Like Marshal said ---- Run away
    7. gregM
      Was there ever a black / white cross awarded to a woman?
    8. gregM
      I forwarded Tom's pictures to Tony and he has added "R.SCH" to the Ek2 makers list at Kaiser's Bunker.
    9. gregM
      Tom, Nice Lifesaving medal.
    10. gregM
      I agree--good cross. Too bad about the side hooks :banger:
    11. gregM
      Interesting cross you have there. I have seen several crosses with the 4 hole backplate but this is the first time I remember seeing a 4 post cross.
    12. gregM
      I am glad to see that both parties came to a mutual understanding.. Especially without any bruised feelings or loss of blood. Rick, I wholeheartedly understand and support you on this. Frank, welcome to the forum.
    13. gregM
      Nice cross Eric. It shows a lot of charactor.
    14. gregM
      There are variations. WW1 crosses were still available to vets (and collectors) through WW2. Some companies would put 1914 style cores int 1939 style frames. Sometimes they are refered to as "replacement" crosses. Here is an example of a 1939 sized cross made by B.H.Meyer on left and the smaller standard sized 1914 on right.-----
    15. gregM
      A Schinckel form cross is a early WW2 EK made from left over WW1 silver frames. This was done utill production could get up to speed on the bigger WW2 style Iron crosses. I do not have an example to show you but do a search and you will find many.
    16. gregM
      1st and 2nd class
    17. gregM
      Steve, Very convincing and well executed. Great thread.
    18. gregM
      I have never seen either of these marks before.
    19. gregM
      Christer, Those are some nice miniatures. You are right about the details be amazing. I received these last week. Like you had mentioned---not really uncommon but still cool.
    20. gregM
      I was just about to make the comment about CD800 crosses. I guess I wasn't typing fast enough as you beat me to it Nice cross Mica. I really like the large backplate crosses.
    21. gregM
      Good question. I was once asked for permission for the use of one of my pictures in it and then was never contacted agian. And speeking of books------------ How about an update on Glenn R's book project. :rolleyes:
    22. gregM
      I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. :cheers:
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    24. gregM
      Some wonderful medal bars Thanks for sharing them.
    25. gregM
      Here is a scan from an original Paul Kust catalog printed before 1914 showing their offereing of the Oak spange.
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