dond Posted October 24, 2006 Author Posted October 24, 2006 Obviously he was proud of it too. Note the maker mark on the HC, AS with a sword in between.
joe campbell Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 speaking of swords....why the wurtemburg with swords and the ehrenkreuz without?not suspicious, but could a medical-type get this???thanks! nice bar!!joe
dond Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 speaking of swords....why the wurtemburg with swords and the ehrenkreuz without?not suspicious, but could a medical-type get this???thanks! nice bar!!joeThere were lots of people near thr front supporting the war effort from beuacrats, cart drivers, ammo handlers, railroad personel etc...
joe campbell Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 thanks, don.this one's in very good shape.
MichaW Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 ... her you can see a medal bar from a wuerttemberg pastor. Know anybody the last medal?
Wild Card Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 Hi MichaW,Regarding the fourth medal, is there anything on the reverse? Assuming that there isn?t, I?ll take a wild guess - an unofficial Brunswick medal of some sort.A close-up picture of the medal might be helpful.Best wishes,Wild Card
Guest Rick Research Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 Military recipients of the Wilhelmskreuz got swords whether front line or back office clerking in Stuttgart.ANY Wilhelmskreuz is a prize, given the numbers awarded.
dond Posted October 26, 2006 Author Posted October 26, 2006 That makes sense in a weird Imperial sort of way.thanks.
Wild Card Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 Hi Don,Since this thread has become devoted to the Wilelmskreuz and Joe Campbell mentioned that it could be awarded with or without swords, I thought that some members might like to see examples of the different versions of this cross.
Wild Card Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) The reason that there are two examples without swords and one with is evident when we compare the reverses. The crosses with swords have the inscription ?kriegs verdienst? on the reverse while the crosses without swords could be awarded with or without the inscription. Edited October 29, 2006 by Wild Card
Wild Card Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 Then, of course, there is the Wilhelmskreuz with swords and crown - often mislabeled Wilhelmskreuz first class. I hope that this information is informative.Best wishes,Wild Card
dond Posted October 29, 2006 Author Posted October 29, 2006 Don't keep us in suspense, show the reverse.
Wild Card Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) Sorry, I had this ready to post and had to tend to another matter. Here it is - two piece (actually five if you count the four sword pieces) construction with a safety latch. Edited October 29, 2006 by Wild Card
MichaW Posted October 29, 2006 Posted October 29, 2006 ... and here you can see a very rare document for the wilhelmscross with crown and swords...
Flak88 Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Wildcard,I am utterly without words! When i get back from my business trip in a couple of weeks I am going to have to see if we can check schedules!Marc
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 @ Don- Very nice....I am still caring well for the Wurttemberg Cross W/Sw that I purchased from you .@ Wild Card- What a fantastic cased rarity you have. Superb...
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