Baltenkreuz / Where are all the Baltic Crosses?

[JensF.]

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[JensF.]

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[Sudwester]

Hello all,

here 2 pictures of my Baltic Cross. Revers the Manufacturer " Fr. Sedlatzek ".

[Tom Y]

Here's mine. A recent acquisition.

[John Doe]

My baltenkreuz

Javier

[Peter J]

Here's a heavily vaulted cross with four rivets, 30's manufacture?

KR

Peter

[Chris Boonzaier]

- the award was meant to be hung from a ribbon but pinback versions became common.

Hi,

I found an award doc on which it says the cross was officially a pinback, but that a separate ribbon could also be worn.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16509

All the best

Chris

[Gaffken]

No one's posted a screwback yet...are these kosher?

[Steve Russell]

I like the look of the front Gaffken.

Have not seen anyone post a '57 er, so here is a comparison photo. Steve

[Gaffken]

Thanks Steve--I'll try and get a photo of the reverse posted for you. From your info, I think mine might be a '57 version now, as I don't recall any visible attachments (rivets, prongs) poking thru on the backside.

Nevertheless, I'm not too knowledgeable about Weimar-era stuff, so I appreciate the quick tutorial!

Gaffken

[Steve Russell]

Gaffken,

The Fleur de Lis on the screw back does not look like the '57 era style. That is why the back would be interesting to see. The '57 era pieces have the little 'curl' on the petals tips. Your does not. I'll defer to others on possible makers but yours it likely earlier. Nice cross. Steve

[Gaffken]

Well, I stand corrected--there are two rivets on the reverse of mine afterall.

(Steve: sorry for taking so long to post-back!)

Gaffken

[Butch]

I have always thought that Baltic Crosses were really Beautiful. This thread supports my opinion. Wonderful Gentlemen just Wonderful! Butch

[gjw]

Wonderful thread - very informative!

Thanks!

Greg

[nesredep]

Hello !

These medals is new for me, very informativ.thanks for sharing.

Nesredep

[Nan Su]

My Baltic Cross

[Nan Su]

Reverse.

[Nan Su]

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[Noor]

My nice Baltic Cross is here. When anyone have one extra Baltic Cross with ribbon and is interested for sale or trade, please let me know

[paulbear]

here are my two

[paulbear]

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[Noor]

Here is few what I have on the ribbon bars.

#1. Is weared it WRONG WRONG place

#4. Is my one of the favorite one

[paulbear]

Here is few what I have on the ribbon bars.

#1. Is weared it WRONG WRONG place

#4. Is my one of the favorite one

I don't think #1 is wrong at all as the bar is WW1 with TR additions IMO

PAUL

[Robin Lumsden]

While I have never seen anyone WEARING two of them in period photographs...........

Franz von Salomon wore both crosses together. Not too clear on this photo, but there's a good picture in one of the Angolia books showing both being worn at once.

[Noor]

I don't think #1 is wrong at all as the bar is WW1 with TR additions IMO

PAUL

Hi Paul,

I am pretty sure that the Baltic Cross ribbon has to be last following TR period regulations . Rick maybe can clear it out?