Eric Stahlhut Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 question: how many of these were awarded? i understand they are somewhat scarce. i am considering attempting to find a suspension ring and ribbon for this example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 thank you for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinpon590 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello !During WW1, I've found 2284 crosses awarded with swords (Klietmann)... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 hmmm. thank you very much for the quick assistance. it is greatly appreciated! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 question: how many of these were awarded? i understand they are somewhat scarce. i am considering attempting to find a suspension ring and ribbon for this exampleHello Eric:There is no need to obtain a "suspension ring" as your piece is complete "as is". I believe that this is how these pieces were awarded.Best regards,"SPM" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinpon590 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 It looks to be same ring, no ? :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) i believe there should be a third (larger) ring above the oval. it hangs paralell to the ring which is affixed to the cross. Edited April 10, 2009 by Eric Stahlhut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinpon590 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Another one. The ring seems to be more elongated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 here is an image (courtesy of diggerhistory) that explains my ring reasoning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) yet here is an image from my waldorf-astoria 'orden' cigarette card album. perhaps the earlier (1900+) version without swords had only two rings? or the third ring could quite possibly be due to a jeweler's whim. p.s. or for use on a medal bar? Edited April 10, 2009 by Eric Stahlhut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Woohooo, Walldorf-Astoria uses the wrong ribbon on the Z?hringer L?we merit cross... :speechless: I think the additional ring on the W?rttemberg merit cross is an added one, for better mounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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