Thomas W Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Can anyone tell if this is the Iron Cross First or Second Class? Also, can you identify the round medal worn by the man in the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 The cross on the right is definitely 2nd Class. You can just make out the ribbon loop. I'm not sure about the medals - ?Baden? Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 The cross on the right is definitely 2nd Class. You can just make out the ribbon loop. I'm not sure about the medals - ?Baden? Regards Mike Here's a larger view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Three Irons Crosses 2nd class, two Baden silver merit medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Yes... all second classes. It is nice to see these as new and shiney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Yes it is a second class, but the manner of wear (with the crossed ribbons) indicated at on time (in lieu of a proper EKI) an Iron Cross first class. . Edited February 3, 2011 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Yes it is a second class, but the manner of wear (with the crossed ribbons) indicated at on time (in lieu of a proper EKI) an Iron Cross first class. Can you clarify this? Do you mean the men were probably awarded the EKI but were given the EKII for the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Can you clarify this? Do you mean the men were probably awarded the EKI but were given the EKII for the photo? No, the first two NCOs are wearing an Iron Cross second class on a proper ribbon bar with a Baden Merit medal. The third man, the Unteroffizier, he is wearing his Iron Cross second class on a crossed ribbon which could (but not have to) indicate that he was awarded both Iron Crosses. . Edited February 3, 2011 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 No, the first two NCOs are wearing an Iron Cross second class on a proper ribbon bar with a Baden Merit medal. The third man, the Unteroffizier, he is wearing his Iron Cross second class on a crossed ribbon which could but not have to indicate that he was awarded both Iron Crosses. Thanks. I understand now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I thin the guy on the right did not (yet) have his EK2 mounted, and just bunched the long issue ribbon up and pinned it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) I thin the guy on the right did not (yet) have his EK2 mounted, and just bunched the long issue ribbon up and pinned it on. Most likely Edited February 3, 2011 by Naxos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Just to illustrate, a ribbon made Iron Cross first class from 1813 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just to illustrate, a ribbon made Iron Cross first class from 1813 well known arrangement - and rare!! - for the 1813 EK 1, but i've not seen this for representation of EK 1 of later issues. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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