Scott Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 It's been kind of quiet in the SCW forum lately, so I thought I'd share a recent find: a Red Military Service Cross... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) ...and this one came with a bonus: the original box. It's the usual cardboard box with paper hinge; it's brown with gold dots, a light tan interior with wax-paper 'padding'. The interior lid has the standard Egana mark. Nothing on the cross, ribbon, or box glows under UV light. Edited September 22, 2008 by Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hello!ScottWow,nice share.Good to se original box. :jumping: All the best Nesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Thank you Nesredep. In studying these I've noticed two variations on the design under the enamel of the arms: the "fan" design, and the "diamond" design (see photo examples below). The one I've posted has the 'fan' design on the arms. I don't think I've ever seen a period German medal bar with a Red Cross of the 'diamond' design. I'd love to be proven wrong. Also, does anyone have an award document for the Red Military Cross? I've searched the forum but couldn't find an example.Thanks! :cheers: Edited September 23, 2008 by Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Jacques has posted award documents to Germans... someplace. They are VERY nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Jacques has posted award documents to Germans... someplace. They are VERY nice.I found an example of the standard large Spanish award document for the White Military Service Cross, but not for the Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianpolitic Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I found an example of the standard large Spanish award document for the White Military Service Cross, but not for the Red.I've one for a italian, but now I can't post it. I'll try tomorrow if you are interested.IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 I've one for a italian, but now I can't post it. I'll try tomorrow if you are interested.IPIP, Yes, I would like to see your example.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianpolitic Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 IP, Yes, I would like to see your example.Thanks! Scott, I don't have it here at home now.I hope tomorrow to do the picture to post.Greetengs, IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Nothing on the cross, ribbon, or box glows under UV light.OK, For the beginners among us, what's the significance of UV light in this context?Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) OK, For the beginners among us, what's the significance of UV light in this context?HughHugh, Actually, UV light (or 'black' light) is not all that significant here -- I added the remark in case someone was curious about it. Some collectors feel it is THE test to tell WWII-period items from post-war items when phosphates (causing the bright 'glow' under UV light) became more common in textile manufacturing. However, phosephates were in limited use as far back as WWI. Edited September 24, 2008 by Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hugh, Actually, UV light (or 'black' light) is not all that significant here -- I added the remark in case someone was curious about it. Some collectors feel it is THE test to tell WWII-period items from post-war items when phosphates (causing the bright 'glow' under UV light) became more common in textile manufacturing. However, phosephates were in limited use as far back as WWI.Aha! Thanks for the enlightment! (Couldn't resist)Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianpolitic Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 As I promise, here is my Cruz Roya MM document awarded to an italian Black Skirt.I hope you enjoy.IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 IP, thank you for posting your document! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I 'm a bit late. Nice crosses .here is one of my document Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianpolitic Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi Jacques,nice award (better than mine).Why don't have the oval stamp? It is normal? In mine award (only 3 for different medal) there is in all.Thanks, IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi Jacques,nice award (better than mine).Why don't have the oval stamp? It is normal? In mine award (only 3 for different medal) there is in all.Thanks, IPHi,I can't explain. I have another document from the same group for the "Medalla de la campana" which is stamped. I observed that not all the documents are stamped.jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianpolitic Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi,I can't explain. I have another document from the same group for the "Medalla de la campana" which is stamped. I observed that not all the documents are stamped.jacquesOk, thanks. I asked only for know more about it.Regards,IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks for sharing your award document Jacques. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilja559 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 My doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Another nice example - thanks! Looks like Ilja's and IP's documents had the same calligrapher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Nice Italian documentsHere is another german one from my collection; this one is stamped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Another great example - thanks Jacques. Interesting that the recipient's name and rank ('Sargento') are in German script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hello, here is mineCheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) +2 more awards come with this cross, SKiS and Medalia de la Compania Edited November 3, 2008 by MasterBo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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