TacHel Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 This might sound like a stupid question but... Is the center medallion suppose to turn freely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I have one that turns in the center too! Edited August 16, 2012 by Gldank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 No, but I have one that does too. It is just the way it was constructed. Some come lose in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks... I might slip in a small drop of lock-tite on it. With my luck it'll turn after I seal my frame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I have a cross in my collection that is missing the back center. The front was glued back on the cross at one time. I keep it for the stars on the ribbon front. Notice the bronze ring in the center. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 I thought the stars were on bars... No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 What ever the Vet had at the time. That is why I kept this sample. Something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'll be honest, looks great with the stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 How about a ceramic plate to commemorate the cross? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Very sweet related artefacts! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I just found this one today in my collection and wanted to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I just found this in my collection and wanted to share. Bronze 3.50 cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Cased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 And a related commemoration pennant. kind regards, Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very Nice Pennant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Sweet stuff! Have you considered a montage of the various articles? It would make for a very interesting display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belgoman Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hello gentlemen, allow me to give a few facts : a) cross was created 13 November 1947 b) each star = 6 months imprisonment c) the stars are, according to the Decree, "fixed on a silvered horizontal bar". But some vets preferred to fix the stars directly on the ribbon. Just a matter of price as the stars where cheaper than the bars d) the centre medallions are not supposed to swirl or turn. Usually they are fixed with sealing wax (red or black) put into the centre space between the arms of the cross... and to help the medallion to stay into position, a small loop (or 2 small bars) is fixed at the back of the medallion and pressed into the hot wax. Once the wax is cold, the loop (or bars) is cached and the medallion fixed into position. But sometimes the manufacturer used not enough wax or it crimped...and the medallions begin to turn. d) has the crosses are made by different manufacturers, at least 4 varieties are known with small detail differences. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Belgoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks for the great info! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belaruski Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 That's a great medal, never seen one before, and I may have to look out for one now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi, "fixed on a silvered horizontal bar" Uwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 On the bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 And a not finished medal, a mini and a pin kind regards, Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Could someone please explain to me the star-bar system? Why multiple bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hello Frank, Hendriks website will give you a cristal clear answer: http://users.skynet.be/hendrik/ go to WWII, you will find the medal. kind regards, Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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