taucher Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 I would like to know something about these crosses.What where thy for?Whats the current market price?Are there fakes?and how do you know a real one of these?thanksTaucher
joe campbell Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 this is patriotic jewelry, and a very niceexample at that.senor rick asks a good question. i've seen many variations in size, quality, and style.there are ENDLESS variations of these EK relatedpieces, and they are-to my mind-very collectibleand generally reasonably priced.i've not really seen any pieces i would consider tobe fakes.joe
taucher Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 This is the size32mmThanks Rick and Joe for the helptaucher
Eric Stahlhut Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 sometimes one sees these crosses rather ambitiously categorized as 'prinzen'-especially if they still have the silver wash intact (hard to find)-but i have always regarded them as patriotic pieces.
taucher Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 Thanks Eric,but value wise what would you say?Who wore them?Military and civilians?taucher
Eric Stahlhut Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 i can't quote a current market value (sorry) but i believe they were worn by civilians. early 'spende', pehaps? the military would wear either a 2nd class ribbon or an awarded/private purchase 1st class example.
Eric K. Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I saw one of these at the last Stuttgart show, I think it was at Weitze's table? He wanted 150, I thought it was a little high for a patriotic piece. But they are nice.Eric
Eric Stahlhut Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) here's one from 1915. has anyone noticed these crosses with 1917 or 1918 on them? Edited June 13, 2008 by Eric Stahlhut
taucher Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 2 dates on this one.But now you ask,never seen 1917 or 1918 date.
joe campbell Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 i have looked at many patriotic piecesin the past few years and cannot recallseeing a 1917 or 1918 marked piece....joe
taucher Posted June 16, 2008 Author Posted June 16, 2008 Got my patriotic cross today.My first patriotic piece.Must be honest,these are fine made.I am a happy camper Vince
taucher Posted June 16, 2008 Author Posted June 16, 2008 For the techiesTotal witdh 33mmWeigt 8 gramsVince
nesredep Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 I would like to know something about these crosses.What where thy for?Whats the current market price?Are there fakes?and how do you know a real one of these?thanksTaucherHello!Nice patriotic find,congrats. :jumping: All the best Nesredep
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