Gordon Williamson Posted April 3, 2005 Posted April 3, 2005 Another remarkably well executed little award than can still be had for relatively low prices but getting difficult to find nice undamaged ones.
Jim Baker Posted April 6, 2005 Posted April 6, 2005 Neat Dave. I've never seen one in a box, and a nice box to boot.I agree, I've always liked the look of this badge. I believe Peter Whamond had the badge and mini for sale not too long ago.
Jim Baker Posted April 6, 2005 Posted April 6, 2005 They are called the Hamburg cross I believe.Issued to troops from Hamburg???Anyone know for sure????
Glenn R Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 They're quite undervalued at the moment. Very attractive to display.
Robin Lumsden Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 (edited) They are called the Hamburg cross I believe.Issued to troops from Hamburg???Anyone know for sure????The Deutsches Feldehrenzeichen was an unofficial 'vanity' award made by the German 1914-18 War Veterans' Association based in Leipzig and Hamburg. The Association also awarded the Somme Cross, the Verdun Cross etc. to members who had served in these campaigns. The Feldehrenzeichen went to all Association members who had served at the front in the Great War. The only connection with Hamburg was that the Association had offices there. Edited May 7, 2005 by Chairman
Nick Posted May 7, 2005 Posted May 7, 2005 RobinJust in case you wondered I only edited your post to try and work out why the quote area was not working. I have resolved it now. No censorship taking place. Promise Welcome to the club!
Bernhard H.Holst Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 AND THE REWERSE VIEW...[attachmentid=50993]Hello: As indicated on the reverse it is the Deutsches Feld Ehrenzeichen.This badge was issued by a German Veterans Association and is not an official badge for which it is sometimes mistaken. It is certainly well made with decent enamel work and one sees it offered for sale fairly often.Bernhard H. Holst
Daniel Murphy Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 I believe the pin to be original. I have seen several of these with that pin. Dan
Kev in Deva Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) Hallo Gentlemen, this is strictly from Post WW1, an unofficial Veterans Association issued piece, i.e the vet had to buy it.It was issued in the Hamburg area to returned veterans of WW1, the soldier depicted on the front carrys no arms and is seen wearly trudging homeward.It came with a mini stick-pin a paper Urkunde and its issue white cardboard box.The item features regularly on Ebay, and is often described as a bravery award! which it is not.In fact it rates a location along with the Kyffrhauserbund medal, the Legion of Honour, and the campaigb Crosses, Somme, Flanders, Champange, etc...etc...My one is shown pictures and has the more normal Pin on the rear.Kevin in Deva. Edited August 22, 2006 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Pictures of the more normal pin to the rear.Kevn in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Picture of the "SET" (recently up for sale on Ebay UK).Kevin in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 Another issue document / card thats for sale on German ebay at the moment.Kevin in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Hallo Gents, Can somebody with the "Force" merge these two topics?http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1053...ld-Ehrenzeichenthere is another related topic recently in connection with repro copies of this award but i am darned if I can find it Kevin in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Recently these were being sold on Ebay, looking at the cast apperance of both types I suspect copies and not originals.Firstly:And:At first glance this is similar to the rear in post 3 above but in my opinion the hinge assembly is totaly different.Kevin in Deva Edited July 11, 2007 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Brutal casting apperance of the engraved inscription:Third version / variation: with somewhat squashed apperance of the GES. GESCH mark:Some kind of maker mark on the pin?Kevin in Deva Edited July 11, 2007 by Kev in Deva
Eric K. Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 These are great badges and one of my first pieces in my collection, Anyone have a picture of it being worn? Eric
Kev in Deva Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 These are great badges and one of my first pieces in my collection, Anyone have a picture of it being worn? EricHallo Eric, I agree about them being great but its scary the amount of Fakes / Repro being sold as original Kevin in Deva
Gaffken Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 there is another related topic recently in connection with repro copies of this award but i am darned if I can find itI remember replying to that one, too...was it removed?I think this thread was also the one that had the rare photo of one in actual wear, if I'm correct. Gaffken
Wood Posted July 14, 2007 Posted July 14, 2007 See here for repro,http://www.germanmedals.biz/catalog/produc...products_id=235
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