ccj Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) 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 CardWilhelm Cross with swords and crownWhat was this awarded for and to what ranks?Also, I've seen darker versions with differing pin and catch. Could there be multiple patterns/makers? Edited September 22, 2008 by ccj
Guest Rick Research Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 I shouldn't think so, given how few were awarded. Daniel's got the Roll and... I have actually seen and scanned one "dog license" award document.Hard to say who an "average" recipient was, since they ranged from Captains to Generaloberst. Probably about average were Obersts-- all home service guys whose full careers and other awards I haven't gotten into, but All Will Be Revealed with Daniel's W?rttemberg Rolls.
Wild Card Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) I agree with Rick. According to Nimmergut, only 121 were awarded and I am sure that Daniel will sort this out once and for all. Again according to Nimmergut, officially these pieces were made by the K?niglich W?rttembergische M?nzant and are consistent with the example in posts #15 and #16. He also refers to examples by both Paul Meybauer and Godet, neither of which he gives any official status. Lastly, over the years, I have seen many good to awful copies of this award. Edited September 22, 2008 by Wild Card
Wild Card Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Gentlemen,While we are back here in W?rttemberg, I would like to present a Bronze Carl Olga medal. These medals are really quite beautiful. The red cross is an attached separate piece. There is a higher grade in silver, but personally, I feel that in a subtle way the bronze medals come across as particularly beautiful.
Wild Card Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 The low end of the Friedrichs OrdenMaybe low end, but surprisingly scarce.
Wild Card Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 2nd class knight cross of Frederic Order...Another surprisingly rare bird. These crosses with swords abound, but without swords... another story.
Kev in Deva Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 A friend of mine dropped by today with this, and asked for my opinion, from the front it looks ok Diameter:- 30mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:
Kev in Deva Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 However, the condition of rear leaves a lot to be desired:- It says in Ninnerguts book: GBr - Bronze gilded(?) Anybody else have this medal for comparison? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:
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