Bds Bill Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Here is a rare one - the 2nd class Annaberg Cross stickpin for civilian wear. The medal was created in 1930 and issued to individuals who participated in the battle of the Annaberg in May of 1921 (Thanks to Verkuilen Ager's reference on Freikorps medals for the creation date). Thought you guys would like to see it!BestBds Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Here is a pic of the knurled pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 :Cat-Scratch: Ah, that's a lifetime first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Rick,Glad you like it. I have the medal as well . .they make a nice and extremely rare set!!!! I'll post a few pics of the medal later.Best,Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric K. Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Beautiful pin!!! I have never seen this as a mini!!! now lets see the big brotherEric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Hi Eric,Thanks for the very positive comments! Here are some pics of the "big brother"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 close-up of part of the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Pin back with maker's mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 pin assembly. Final pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsadeni Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hello!Where did you bought the "Annabergkreuz"? Do you know how often this badge was lent?I really like it but I think it's quite rare and expensive...Greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bds Bill Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hello,I bought both the medal and the miniature many years ago from sources in the USA. I don't know how many were issued, and the reference book does not have that information. You are correct, they are quite rare. Unfortunately, I am having to sell my Freikorps collection and the set is posted for sale on the Military Collector's forum and Wehrmacht Awards. I am still a probationary member here and cannot use the "For Sale" forum yet. Thanks for the note!Beste Gr??e,Bds BillBill Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill6265 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hello, Gentlemen.I'm a new member, and wanted to let you know that I also own a Weimar "Annaberg" medal in good condition. It has a lapel pin mount instead of a long stickpin as shown on the former picture. I can attempt to take a picture of it if it would be of interest. I don't know its value either. I'm a U.S. Army veteran of the Airborne Artillery, Cold War Germany-1962-65.I hope to look in on your forums and participate when I can.Bill, Fort Worth, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric K. Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Post those pictures,we would love to see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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