lew Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 Two pieces of Verdienstkreuz vom weißen Falken with SWORD were sold in an auction some weeks ago. Never paid much attention to this order before but I don't recall seeing any example with swords, are these original and how rare are they?
VtwinVince Posted September 24, 2022 Posted September 24, 2022 I can't recall seeing this cross with swords either. I have an example without swords, and they do turn up fairly often.
chuck Posted September 25, 2022 Posted September 25, 2022 The House Order of Vigilance Gold and Silver Merit Cross are listed in Neal O'Conners book Aviation Awards of Imperial Germany volume V (pg 22) as having been awarded in the 1st World War period from 1914-1919 in limited numbers. Gole Merit Cross with swords - 166. Native Saxons 148 Silver Merit Cross with swords - 132. Native Saxons 77 In addition, the silver is a 1st form 1878-1901 & the Gold a 2nd form 1908-1919. regards, Chuck Congratulations, very nice crosses. v/r chuck
lew Posted September 27, 2022 Author Posted September 27, 2022 On 25/09/2022 at 16:31, chuck said: Gole Merit Cross with swords - 166. Native Saxons 148 Silver Merit Cross with swords - 132. Native Saxons 77 In addition, the silver is a 1st form 1878-1901 & the Gold a 2nd form 1908-1919. Chuck, thank you for the information, I'll have a look in the book. I hope the crosses are good.
Beau Newman Posted September 30, 2022 Posted September 30, 2022 There may be variations but, the originals of these normally have swords that are smooth on the reverse.
lew Posted September 30, 2022 Author Posted September 30, 2022 13 hours ago, Beau Newman said: There may be variations but, the originals of these normally have swords that are smooth on the reverse. Something like this one? There were three crosses offered in the auction including this one and the two I posted, all with different swords and look like the swords are soldered on. For sure there're variants it seems.
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