1870 EKII Reality Check

[Tony & Kaiser]

I agree Brian, but gosh,

Hey! No need fer that languange here!

But really, seeing a family piece, especially from the 1870 war with photos of it being worn, is just amazing. I hope I have the chance some day to go to Seattle, actually hold it, and clean out Brian's liquor cabinet.....

[George Stimson]

Brainstorm!

Brian -- let's compare the backs!

[George Stimson]

And....

Does yours have this hump on the top of the frame where the small ring is attached?

[Brian S]

You know George it looks exactly like mine, the core that is. The beading somewhat different unless it's the wear. And, no hump, although as little room as there is with the hole in the frame the hump looks like it may have been a much needed improvement. Or to stretch, same core maker, different frame maker? Same core/frame maker 2nd generation frame?

[Rick Research]

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...7&postcount=17

Twas brilling, and the von Sass-Jaworski did gyre and gimble...


Hugo, that is. Born 19 May 1834 in Friederikendorf, alive 1908. Made it to Generalleutnant aD (he's some ranka General there). In 1890 Commander of Fusilier Regiment 80 (Oberst 14.5.87 K) and his ultimate awards were as shown--

Red Eagle 2nd with Oakleaves
Crown 2nd with Star and "swords on Ring"
EK1 and 2 1870
Crown 3rd with Xs
Prussian HHO 3rd
XXV
Alsen
Düppel
1864
1866
1870-71
1897
and a Mecklenburg-Schwerin FFC 2nd (1870?)

left service as CO of 12th Infantry Brigade.

[Brian S]

Fixed

It's fixed, no Island of Misfit Toys for Me...

Inside joke...

[Bill M]

Mr. Kimmel?