Chris Boonzaier Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have only ever seen 3 of these, none with the original leather... so i was happy to get this, with original leather and legible stamp. EK2 just to compare size... :-)))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Usually you just see the white Plakette withouth the screws or leather. Most literature says they were to be screwed onto the door of the stable. This seems to show that they were actually made to be worn like a "Horse Brass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Neat item to find intact! The tag puts me in mind of the old song.... Oh, the old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be. The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Many long years ago. Many long years ago, many long years ago. The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Many long years ago. The old gray mare, she kicked on the whiffletree, Kicked on the whiffletree, kicked on the whiffletree The old gray mare, she kicked on the whiffletree Many long years ago. Many long years ago, many long years ago, The old gray mare, she kicked on the whiffletree Many long years ago. Edited August 10, 2011 by Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 A nice pic to go with this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagleorder Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Congrats Chris, another great addition to your collection! Did the Germans have a specific award for animals, like the British PDSA Dickin Medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi, these were postwar... After the war, in the Magazine "Der Deutsche Tierfreund" (The German Animal friend) a farmer speaking on the subject of the horses that had served wrote: "When we sing of old comrades we must also think of you, brave horses, who have served the fatherland in the most difficult of times, heroic and faithful until death! We will not forget you, and we owe you a "Thank You". There are still a few hundred war horses alive today, seventeen years after the war, pulling a farmers plough and doing other peaceful jobs. Most of these horses are now between 25-30 years old and are already put out to pasture." The farmer, along with "Der Deutsche Tierfreund" took pains to track down over 2000 of the old surviving war horses and each of them received a plaque engraved with an Iron Cross and "kriegskamerad" (war comrade) to be attached to their reins. A sack of corn was also given to those horses whose owners were in a financially bad situation. It was a well merited "thank you" for the services provided. Here is some info on it all... http://www.kaiserscross.com/60401/84701.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Ok, that is very cool. Ummmmmm.......OMSA article Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 I just picked up another little gem, I suppose this one was used on the stable door... comes from Markt Einersheim close to Kitzingen in Bavaria... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 A sack of corn was also given to those horses whoseowners were in a financially bad situation. http://www.kaiserscross.com/60401/84701.html This is a fascinating story and I just love the addition of the corn sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 See, this is why it's good to take a break and come back... I missed this thread when it was originally posted in 2011. Nice items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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