Glenn R Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 In keeping with my fondness for engravings I recently picked this piece up. Convex 800 marked cross. The inscription translates as "Conceal the longing in your heart with the cross on your breast. Thea" I like the idea of a "sweetheart EK". Perhaps the recipients wife, girlfriend or mistress bought him this private purchase cross and had it engraved for him, presenting it to him prior to his return to the front?
Glenn R Posted October 25, 2009 Author Posted October 25, 2009 It's not obvious from this photo however the engraving is quite tiny. There's a lot of script for the back of a standard sized EK1.
Schwyz Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Glenn, A beautifully engraved Cross with a very poignant inscription; a fortunate purchase indeed! Gary
Eric Stahlhut Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 good one-- i've always liked examples that have sentimental messages engraved on the back. unique!
Kriztofer Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Nice pick up Glen, I really like the theme of the engraving. I wonder what Thea looked like, sounds like she was a romantic hottie! Had a girlfriend years ago named Thea, maybe this is why I think that These engraved pieces are through the roof price wise. This hobby is going crazy. Chris
Naxos Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 How original, you can't help but like that girl Great find
VtwinVince Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Now that's an engraved EK I have no problems with, great piece.
gregM Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Nice cross. The style of engraving and the nice patina leave little doubt that it was period done.
FrontlineAntiques Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 An amazing and unique piece, well done!
Paul C Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I don't collect EKs anymore but if I was to buy just one it would be that one! Great piece. The EK I mean not Thea.
Glenn R Posted October 26, 2009 Author Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks for the comments chaps. I'm very pleased with it myself. God bless Thea whoever she may have been!
Naxos Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) Glenn, when I read your post I thought of my Grandmother. This is my (maternal) Grandmother Hildegard in 1916, wearing a sweetheart Iron Cross for her fiancé. Perhaps Thea wore one as well Edited October 26, 2009 by Naxos
DavidM Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Hello A really great inscription I'd venture to say that, given the text of the inscription, this was period engraved. It's unlikely someone 'enhancing' a standard WW1 EK1 would put something like this on it. Great find and super cross.
Glenn R Posted October 26, 2009 Author Posted October 26, 2009 Naxos, what a fantastic photograph of your Grandmother. Thanks for posting it. Glenn.
Schwyz Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Naxos, I would like to echo Glenn's comments regarding your photo of your Grandmother. What a great photograph with her wearing a patriotic Iron Cross brooch. I have many of these Iron Cross patriotic brooches and pendants and have identified more than a hundred different designs so far, but it is really something to see a great photograph of a beautiful girl actually wearing one. Thanks very much for posting this image, I appreciate seeing it! Cheers, Gary
Naxos Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Naxos, I would like to echo Glenn's comments regarding your photo of your Grandmother. What a great photograph with her wearing a patriotic Iron Cross brooch. I have many of these Iron Cross patriotic brooches and pendants and have identified more than a hundred different designs so far, but it is really something to see a great photograph of a beautiful girl actually wearing one. Thanks very much for posting this image, I appreciate seeing it! Cheers, Gary Thank you Gary! Now you have to start a thread showing your brooches! :cheers:
Claudius Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) A remarkable inscription. I have not seen its like before. More reminiscent of an earlier century. Cut from Jane Austin's cloth and sewn together by the affection she had for this IC recipient. She must have been a very contemplative woman. Edited October 27, 2009 by Claudius
nesredep Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 Glenn, when I read your post I thought of my Grandmother. This is my (maternal) Grandmother Hildegard in 1916, wearing a sweetheart Iron Cross for her fiancé. Perhaps Thea wore one as well Hello! Interesting photo. All the best Nesredep.
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