EK 1914 My one and only EK.

[Martin W]

This is the only EKI have have in my entire collection but it is one of my favorite awards.

It came as part of a grouping that belonged to Erich "Papa" Kuhn,who was the 1st Officer on the Hilfskreuzer Atlantis.

A lovely three piece example of the 1914 cross that i think may have been made by Paul Meybauer,but i am not sure?

Anyway,i thought that i would share it here.

Regards,Martin.

[Martin W]

The reverse screw attachment.

[Martin W]

The reverse of the badge.

[Martin W]

The obverse.

[Martin W]

Here is the rest of the Kuhn groupintg that consists of his Juncker HK award,a Deumer 1939 Clasp to the 1914 EKII,a KM breast eagle,a postwar Atlantis traditions "shark" badge and two books.The "Atlantis" book has a signed dedication to Kuhn in the front from the Commander of the Atlantis,Bernhard Rogge.

Regards,Martin.

[LeeJ]

Nice grouping! Yes your screwback is a Paul Meybauer.

[Martin W]

Hi Lee,

thanks for the confirmation on the Maker.

Cheers,Martin.

[gregM]

If you have to have only one Iron Cross, You chose a nice one.

[Martin W]

If you have to have only one Iron Cross, You chose a nice one.

I think so Greg.

This group came to me indirectly from the family of Erich Kuhn.As a collector of WWII Hilfskreuzer related items this is definately a very special set for me.

In the book "Die Kreigsfahrt des Hilfskreuzers Atlantis",which was comiled by the ships Adjutant,Ulrich Mohr,there is a photo of Erich Kuhn.Next to the image in the book one of the family members wrote "My grandfather".

A very nice and personal comment and something that makes this this grouping very special,as i have mentioned.

Regards,Martin.

[Martin W]

While on the subject of EK's here is Kuhn's 1939 Deumer spange,to his 1914 EKII.

Regards,Martin.