Stalingrad Crosses

[nutmeg]

These came with material that a collector bought during the 50s and 60s in Berlin and Vienna. There was a mix of good and bad items, most the fakes being pretty crude early ones. These look real to me but I've never had real ones hands on before . I would appreciate comments.

[nutmeg]

closeup

a closeup of the cross. Detail looks nice to me.

[djpool]

a closeup of the cross. Detail looks nice to me.

The details aren't as crisp as I'm used to seeing.I'll try to post some pics of other crosses for comparison. regards Jim

[nutmeg]

I would like to see them, thanks.

[Dave Suter]

Here's a well worn one for comparison.

[djpool]

Here are some shots of 2 Crosses I own which I think are okay.jim

[djpool]

Side view

[djpool]

second cross

[djpool]

the side view

[djpool]

Nutmeg,

IMHO the cross you have is a copy. I picked out the eagle to compare for details and its obvious that the one Dave has and the 2 I'm showing are a lot more detailed. Heres yours.

[djpool]

Here are mine.

[djpool]

Other one

[nutmeg]

The lettering in yours is definitely crisper and more well defined. Guess mine go to the junk box. Thanks!

[Jacob Andreasen]

What is the story behind the Stalingrad Crosses.


/Jacob

[MisterX]

Here you see a photo of a HuD member.