Motorhead Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Please have a look at this Hamburg hanseatic cross-it has got a little marking at the ribbon ring"*".So this one is a private purchase? Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Christian L Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm not sure if it does mean private purchase - but i know, that the "xxl" size turkish iron halfmoon are also marked with a "*" - so probably just a maker mark of an unknown producer?!?!?Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuRob Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Doesnt the '*' mean Austrian maker? Something I learned from here...http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11661&st=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Yes, but this isn't the Austrian "base metal" wartime asterisk.I've got a two ring Hamburg that NO amount of scanning can make the SCAN more legible than an eye sees-- but it has a microscopic leaves on a twig mark. It may LOOK like a bird foot print--or your almost-an-asterisk mark, but under a magnifying glass, it is oakleaves like an SS Gruppenf?hrer collar tab!!NO clue on makers-- presumably local to the city.Two ring Hanseatics with suspensions like all other "normal" German awards are much scarcer-- and always much better made--than the "radiator paint" finished 3 ring suspension ones.My loose Cross with the twig mark (awarded in 1917)came from a bicycle unit Oberj?ger whose group I got in the early 1970s. I doubt he bought an "extra deliuxe" one (since he never bothered mounting his medals). It must just have been the random issue of diffrent contractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 An asterik usually stands for silvered brass (or similar) and was used in Austria, so this should be an Austrian made, silvered private purchase piece - or the star was used by another, maybe German maker ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 An asterik usually stands for silvered brass (or similar) and was used in Austria, so this should be an Austrian made, silvered private purchase piece - or the star was used by another, maybe German maker ...The Hanseatic Crosses are very attractive. That's a nice one you got Micha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hallo Gents Obtained while upon my travels:-http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220375250.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220375265.jpga 3 ring radiator paint job, with beautiful enamel, but without a ribbon.This is the very first of these Crosses I have ever had, hopefully I will get to pick up the other versions eventually Kevin in Deva. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hi,could it be, that all these crosses here in this thread are not awarded crosses?These are awarded crosses, awarded to a high ranked General. Allways the same cross, only the center medaillon changes.See the ring, flat oval!RegardsUwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Okay, I know it's not perfect (enamel issues) and is missing the suspension ring... Any other thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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