dond Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 What do you suppose it holds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Don,I wouldn't be surprised if it held a nice cross in gold! Am I close?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Don,I wouldn't be surprised if it held a nice cross in gold! Am I close?David I side with David but would mention a Hohenzoller House Order as a possibility.Bernhard H. Holst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hohenzollern Members eagle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Anybody else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Don,I wouldn't be surprised if it held a nice cross in gold! Am I close?DavidOK, silver-gilt. Closer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 This is an early (pre-1918) case for the Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross. (and quite fabulous as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Can't slip one past Rick. Is he the good or evil twin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 and the reverse of this beautiful award. This makes the EK look like a shabby hunk of metal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 OK, silver-gilt. Closer?I knew I wasn't far wrong Don,A very nice addition to your collection.I was under the impression that you had sold your single awards and you are now only interested in mounted awards and bars.What is next, a PlM?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 David, if I could find a mounted one I would buy it. I do know the name of the recipient though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I do know the name of the recipient though...Don,Congratulations. Enjoy researching his exploits. Any documents to go with it?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 Finally got around to scanning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 The reverse and maker marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 And his other awards. A nice well worn Fr EK1 and Hessian Tapferkeits medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 The reverse of the EK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 The Hessian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 reverse. I also have his personal copy of the regimental history(IR 254) where he has made notations in the margins. As I read it I might have to ask what might appear to be stupid questions. Please bear with me.thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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