Inperial ek2 framed

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Thought I would show this one to fellow members. It's a unique piece in that the cross rests in an impressed area like that found in regular cases. Seems to have some personalization on the back that I don't understand. Anyone care to translate it for me?

Frank

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[Curt Steinbach]

Hi Frank - It says "The Iron Cross was awarded to: The machinist's mate Arthur Weigel on board S.M.S. Frankfurt, son of merchant/business man Otto Weigel, Dessau"

Curt

[Don D.]

1 Jul 1917.

[evilmike]

is that a later 1920/30s perhaps WW2 produced ek

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is that a later 1920/30s perhaps WW2 produced ek

How would one tell?

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Pics of the cross.

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[Don D.]

The guys down on the Imperial forum could tell you.

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Thanks Don, and thank you Curt for the translation.

Frank

[Mark Holmes]

Pics of the cross.

Ref 2nd pic , is that a small acorn on the front of the ring . The fixed ring not the loose one

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I just looked at it under a loupe Mark. It seems to be what I call a wank; it's not an intentional mark or strike as far as I can tell. It's some kind of flaw or injury. A wank.

Frank