A question for David Gregory

[Bob Hunter]

This is an enlargement of the FO3bX on Luftwaffe Generalleutnant William Weidinger's medal bar. Please look at the way the swords are attached to the cross and see if you identify the source of the award.

Thanks.

Edited December 4, 2005 by Bob Hunter

[David Gregory]

Bob,

I am flattered that you asked me this question, as I am sure there are many others who are much better informed about them than I.

From my limited knowledge, I would say that it looks like the type made by Eduard Foehr. Characteristic for this manufacturer were the fixed connection arrangement between the swords and the arm of the cross and the round suspension eye, which is sewn down on the example you show.

David

[JensF.]

I also think it is from Foehr. Wennberg and KO were the other two makers.

[Bob Hunter]

Thanks to both David and Jens! I have observed three different types of attachments and that accounts for them all.