The biannual meeting of the Holy Grail club 2007

[gregM]

With the recent discussions about 1813 EKs, I thought it might be
time to hold a meeting of the Holy Grail club. It's been a couple years
since our last meeting. We have lost a couple of our previous members and hopefully gained some new members. All that's required for membership is a period 1813 Iron Cross. So if you have one, please share it with us.

Here is mine. It definitely has that "been there,done that" look to it.

[gregM]

The obverse side.

[Marc Garlasco]

[Steve Campbell]

Nice. My next goal is a 1870 EK2. 've never considered an 1813 because I just figured the price was too high and there were so many fakes. Is picking one of these things up a realistic goal? I have about 40 EK's now and would love an 1813, most likely a 2nd class, but where would you find one, and how much would a decent one cost?

[Jgeary]

Nice!! I hope one day to be a member of the Holy Grail Club..I have a feeling that I may be divorced at that time though for some strange reason.

[gregM]

I am posting these for Tony. First up is his 1813 fullsized.

From the collection of Tiger1

[gregM]

From the collection of Tiger1

[gregM]

1813 Ek2 "Prinzen"

From the collection of Tiger1

[gregM]

1813 "Prinzen" obverse

From the collection of Tiger1

[Marc Garlasco]

Gorgeous stuff guys!

Just a note - my 1813 standard size is a multi-frame construction:

Note the seam and repaired ring:



Segments come together:

[Tiger 1]

Thanks Greg.

It's always nice to see them in good company with other relatives. I really like the flat open back on yours. Sweet!

Tony

[Tiger 1]

Marc,

That's a super example of a multi piece 1813 EKII. These early ones are very tough to find. If you ever tire of it I would love to trade you some slightly used virgins for it.

Let me know. Thanks!

Tony

[Brian S]

Here's mine. My great great great grandfather is still wearing it though. Franz August. Can't get more original than this. Rode on Blucher's staff.

[Biro]

Front

[Biro]

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