TerryG Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 OK it's not an EK2 but I assume this is the announcement from Wilhelm that the Iron Cross is being re-instated. Correct?
frontkampfer Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 OK it's not an EK2 but I assume this is the announcement from Wilhelm that the Iron Cross is being re-instated. Correct? Hello iron friends ! That's right Terry ! Congrats, Fkr
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 7, 2010 Author Posted February 7, 2010 Some very fine pics Terry! These guys have it on the wall... have it on the door... but as far as I can dee, dont have it on the chest! (Otherwise they may have opened the overcoats for the photo ;-)
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 17, 2010 Author Posted February 17, 2010 I am betting the son was killed. The EK on his chest has been added. It makes me think the family had it added after his death... could of course be different, the father died before they could have a photo taken with both wearing the EK so the son had it altered... either way, a testimonial to the value they placed on it....
Ulsterman Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 what a fantastic picture!! Has anyone ever seen a picture of all three EK issues being worn at once by recipients (1870/14/39)?
Les Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 what a fantastic picture!! Has anyone ever seen a picture of all three EK issues being worn at once by recipients (1870/14/39)? It really is. There are photos of Mackensen during the TR-era, in uniform, wearing his medals from 1870 and 1914-1918. Mackensen and a single WWII era recipient would fit the bill for having all three issues in one photo. In 1940, when Wilhelm II died, Mackensen was at the funeral. Currently serving officers were discouraged by the regieme d'jour from going to the funeral, however, some chose to go. I don't have any photos of copies of photos of the funeral or services, however, there are some around. There is some serious metal in those photos.
Brian R Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 A sling and an EK2... a great way to pick up chicks!
Streptile Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 A sling and an EK2... a great way to pick up chicks! Brian, I think this guy looks like you.
Brian R Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Brian, I think this guy looks like you. Are my ears that big? I wish I had his pilot's badge!!
Streptile Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 I wish I had his pilot's badge!! Yeah, me too... :-)
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 2, 2010 Author Posted March 2, 2010 here is an interesting one... the guy could put his photo in and mail it,,,,
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 3, 2010 Author Posted March 3, 2010 Here is another neat one... I think iR 78?
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