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My guess would be Miliaria or TB. BTW the second medal bar is beautifull Thanks for sharing them and the history. Rick you amaze me sometimes.

I agree that the awarding of a EK for bravery to a soldier who died during the act of that bravery would be a great moral booster and propaganda tool. BUT on the other hand. Didn't Prussion law require that the higher orders, PLMs, Eagle orders,ect. be turned back in after the death of the reciepient? Wouldn't that indicate they weren't to concerend about posthomous awards. Or was it a case of conserving the gold and silver it took to make the awards? Greg

Nice ribbon bow crosses Here is my example. I was told when I bought it that this was a "Wedding bow". for were on a tux at a wedding or some other formal occassion. The Ladies bow would have swallow tail cut ends of the ribbon. [attachmentid=37728]

Here are a couple of small ones. The bigger one on the right is 8.8mm tall. The combo on the left is 15.3mm tall with the spange being only 6.2mm tall. [attachmentid=37626]

Here are some examples of what the retired fighting man might have worn. [attachmentid=37487]

First let me say that I am no expert especially compared to some of our members. But this cross is just BAD. The first thing that jumps out at me is the mm. I have never seen a DESCHERSOHN marked cross that was good. There might be some but I have NEVER seen one. Next was the pin. Big clunky looking copy of a third reich style pin. Another thing is the overall quality of the piece. Look at the details of the core. The date, "W", crown all very low relief. Almost like the thin sheet stamped EKs made during the 1920s-30s. The 1870 crosses "for the most part" were some of the better detailed crosses ever made. I would have probably passed on this cross without ever seeing the reverse side. and lastly--when a deal seems to good to be true, it usually is. A 1870 EK1 is a fairly uncommon bird. Everyone would like to find one for 110 Euro but that just does not happen--- at least to me. Thats my 2 cents worth. Anyone else, please feel free to join in conversation. Greg

I think I would run away from this cross. Run away fast

My small contribution [attachmentid=37027]

They quite a sellection of stuff but like Stogie says--the prices all seem to be a bit high. I went through all 55 pages looking for EKs and saw some good and some bad. One of the 1870 EKs looked to me to be a "muffin crown" fake.

Tom--nice 3 piece minis This is a great thread guys--PLEASE keep them coming

Dan --I didn't mean to hijack your thread but it's not often I get a chance to show off

A couple of 1914 non-coms. Both of these came from Stogieman. [attachmentid=35835]

17mm EK1 screwback 935 silver stamped [attachmentid=35834]

1870 EK2 with OAKs buttonhole [attachmentid=35833]

17mm 1870 EK2 with 800 silver stamp [attachmentid=35832]

Here are a few of the better ones. first a 22.6mm EK1 screwback [attachmentid=35831]

Great sellection of mini EKs Dan- I really like the mini EK2 on the ribbon. I love Imperial minis and pick them up when I can. Here is a scan of some of my mini EKs. My favorites would have to be the 22mm EK1 screwback and the 1870 Ek2 with ribbon. [attachmentid=35800]

a little closer---- thanks alot, Greg [attachmentid=35748]

Hi Guys, I just picked this up this afternoon. I do not want to try to bend the pins to unmount it from the ribbon but it appears to be unmarked. To me it looks and feels good but I have been fooled before. I did notice the round Os in the 9s. I know some round 9s are bad but do not know if all are. Thanks very much for any help. regards Greg [attachmentid=35747]

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This is my blued EK2. Not in the best condition. It has some rust forming on the blued core. If anyone has a suggestion on cleaning up the rust please let me know. Would a light coat of wd40 hurt the blueing? [attachmentid=35318]

Great cross !! I have a blued core EK2, unmarked.

It reminds me of some of the old "Surfer" stuff from the '60s.

It's a good one

I have to say- I like the looks of this piece over a real wound badge. Too bad