Valgor Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where do all these EKII+ehrenkreuz fur frontk?mpfer bars on the net come from?There seem to be hundreds of them around.Is this a wave of fakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where do all these EKII+ehrenkreuz fur frontk?mpfer bars on the net come from?There seem to be hundreds of them around.Is this a wave of fakes?Quite likely, the medals I'm sure are genuine as there are thousands around,? but the bars, ????regardsAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valgor Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I saw an online store that offered these as originals.There was a box where you could select the amount. It went up to 12 or something. Well if they are originals and you pay the price for single medals, not a bar...I guess there's worse things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I saw an online store that offered these as originals.There was a box where you could select the amount. It went up to 12 or something. Well if they are originals and you pay the price for single medals, not a bar...I guess there's worse things...So you could create your own "Rack" to order from original medals I believe from other threads, that these are coming out of Austria amongst other placesAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 While the medals were issued in the multi-millions and that mounted pair must have existed in the millions, I'd agree that the online "wholesale deal" smells pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 While the medals were issued in the multi-millions and that mounted pair must have existed in the millions, I'd agree that the online "wholesale deal" smells pretty bad.Perhaps this could pass muster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sorry Alex K its an obvious fake as it should be:-1. Prussian Iron Cross 1914 II Class, with Combatant Ribbon,2. Hindenburg Combatant Cross with swords.3. Prussian Iron Cross 1914 II Class, non-combatant ribbon4. Hindenburg Non-Combatant Cross without swords.5. Prussian Iron Cross 1914, II Class with Combatant Ribbon6. Hindenburg Widows Cross without swords.The owner would have been in the line or up the line,after being wounded in combat heworked as a non-combatant stretcher bearer, again being wounded,after being treated for wounds he was sent home after receiving news that his son had been killed in combat.For his dedication to duty the Kaiser ordered an extra EK II Class on a non-combatant ribbon for him Kevin in Deva :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Sorry Alex K its an obvious fake as it should be:-1. Prussian Iron Cross 1914 II Class, with Combatant Ribbon,2. Hindenburg Combatant Cross with swords.3. Prussian Iron Cross 1914 II Class, non-combatant ribbon4. Hindenburg Non-Combatant Cross without swords.5. Prussian Iron Cross 1914, II Class with Combatant Ribbon6. Hindenburg Widows Cross without swords.The owner would have been in the line or up the line,after being wounded in combat heworked as a non-combatant stretcher bearer, again being wounded,after being treated for wounds he was sent home after receiving news that his son had been killed in combat.For his dedication to duty the Kaiser ordered an extra EK II Class on a non-combatant ribbon for him Kevin in Deva Obviously a very dedicated soldier recognised by the Kaiser for such heroic deeds (It's obviously a Photoshop pun, intended to highlight the various spurious bars which seem to be appearing.), however no doubt one is bound to appear on E-bay at some stage I'm sure. I suppose I could have added the 1870,1939, 1957 versions of the EK at the same time to recognise his extremely long service!regardsAlex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It can only get worse:-Kevin in Deva. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) It can only get worse:-Kevin in Deva. ?Wot, no Klingon order of the Three Heads with Oakleaves, and crossed laser stun guns??Alex Edited February 26, 2009 by Alex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 ?Wot, no Klingon order of the Three Heads with Oakleaves, and crossed laser stun guns??AlexWorn to the rear,? that way they can never be accused of turning their backs on the enemy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Worn to the rear,? that way they can never be accused of turning their backs on the enemy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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