Motorhead Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That one wasn't a bargain but I had to get it-a damned hard to get version of the rare 3rd core type from AWS.Not in the best condition but anyway-the pictures are from Weitzes Site,but the cross is here at my side! Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Wow... I have never seen one of those before! With some things its just not worth warrying too much about condition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm still waiting for Trevors article about the AWS variations-I'm far away from beeing complete with this maker so I can't do that by my own.....time will tell! Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Here is a thought... A special cross for Buddhist Prussian officers... I was just imagining the patience someone needed to crew this on and off... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrauder Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Nice cross, but sorry, this is 1st core AWS, if you use WAF´s (streptile´s) terminology, of course. Third core looks like this (see photo). And the most rare is 2nd core. Miro Edited January 22, 2013 by marrauder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrauder Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Reverse Edited January 22, 2013 by marrauder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hi, I am guessing that it is "Type 1, Type 2 etc" as they have been cataloged as opposed to "First type, second type etc" as they were produced? It makes a world of difference as I suppose we cannot date them to see which was produces 1st , 2nd or 3rd? Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrauder Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I am talking about WAF terminology, I don´t know if there is some other. As I know, they are catalogued as they are produced. 1st core was first, 2nd core was cheaper pendant in the same time (that´s why always seen in alloy) and third core was used during third reich. PS: I don´t know if you see the photo of obverse, because I don´t, but when I want to edit the post, photo is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hi, I think Trevor and Micha are both right up there when it comes to 1914 EK experts... and I think they each have their own Classification system. best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Well-I calles that ond 3rd type becaus it's the rarest of the 3 core types-that's all.I wonder if we will find all 3 types with every single reverse and attachment system we know....I own another 1st class with this core type-but it's a vaulted pinback with smooth reverse but with the AWS hallmark-unfortunately no pic at the moment. from what I have seen so far the AWS family is as big as the CD family is......my wanted list gets longer and longer... Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Nice cross Micha, For a long time, I think I had one of the rarest AWS vaiations posted on the forums. I believe you've just topped me. Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 I don't think so-this is the 2nd of this variation I've ever seen-your cross is still unique......never seen another one! Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streptile Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Amazing Micha! I'm very jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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