Chris Liontas Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Since we just got that awesome list posted, thanks Glen I thought I would post this bar. It has been on the forum before, and Stogie sold it to me last year. The draw for me was the IC2 Non combat version of the IC 1870. Being very interested in the Chaplains in the German military, I really found this bar interesting. I know of one definate award of a IC2 NC cross to a chaplain in the Fraco-Prussian War, and I hope Glen's list will shed more light on this for me. The cross has a few features that I would like to ask about. Rick (x2--both of them) thought this was an issue rather than a later piece. Is that noted by the double strike on the 1870? How are you able to tell an issue piece, rather than one made after the war. 4,000 IC2 NC were awarded during the war (according to Gordon and The Iron Time) -- but how many of those were actually given out. Was this like the 1813 IC, where less than were awarded were actually given? Sorry if I have a few of my facts wrong. I am making the pleasent switch from III Reich militaria to Imperial German (for which my wife blames all of you...esspecially you Boonzaier ), so I'm trying to really learn as I go along--thanks all Edited January 15, 2008 by Chris Liontas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Liontas Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 The IC again--the double strike is something I am not familiar with--can anyone shed some light? Too much celebrateing after Pairs fell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 an ugly side shot--my lighting stinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 You must have asked a Third Ricky since like Sergeant Schultz, I know nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnothing about 1870s! Before "my" time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ah-but Stogierick went through an EK noncom. phase before heading for warmer climes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 You must have asked a Third Ricky since like Sergeant Schultz, I know nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnothing about 1870s! Before "my" time.Lol--I think you had it at the time is what I meant. Your evil twin dropped it off or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 That's not a double-strike. Simply excess material from the pressing/stamping of the core and this is a typical, period issue cross. This can be confirmed through any of the usual sources in Germany. Remember that quality control on issue 1870 EK2's was less than perfect. This can be exemplified by not only the excess iron from the stamping, but the rather phenomonal number of crosses out there that have the lower cross arm out of alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Shonuf! This is why I am the GOOD Ricky:Pilgrims always keep knocking at my monastery gate, and every time I tell them the same thing:Epson scanner is secret of true inner happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Edges, we of the Epson-Borg cannot do. Fronts and backs, yassss.The silk ribbons on this bar are immaculate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 CloserClosestWorn with pride by the recipient for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 As Evil Ricky says, a bit of microscopic extra "squeeze." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 From the Dim Dark Turn Of The Century Days...Quality control? You want QUALITY control?NOT a trick or distorted scan. This puppy couldn't stand up straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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