Hi guys, I hope I posted this in the right section. Can I please get some opinions on this 1813 EK2? It appears to be an earlier version and not the traditional two part frame construction. Possibly four part?? The beaded portion appears to be soldered on seperately. The cross measures 39mm wide and the ribbon is the narrow version at 30mm wide. Any helpful comments would be appreciated!
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Now that's nice for a change!
In my opinion a very nice, very uncommon rare early original.Best regards,
Streptile
Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)Comment
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Nice.....
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Early multi-piece frame. I like it
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Sweet!An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
"First ponder, then dare." von MoltkeComment
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Stunning cross.
I'm in love...Comment
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...and very nice condition
regards kaiComment
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Very nice piece. I love the 1870 and even more 1813 crosses because they were awarded far more sparsely than their 1914 counterparts. How are you going to celebrate its 200th birthday? Take it out for a night on the town?
Regards,
MatthewComment
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What a beauty! Wonder if it got the '2 piece core', it seems very thick.Comment
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Rare Reminder
The Cross oozes with quality manufacturing. It's in such extraordinarily good condition surviving through two centuries of wars and historical eras. Rarer then a sighting of Elvis and Napoleon.
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Ha!Originally posted by Konigtiger View PostVery nice piece. I love the 1870 and even more 1813 crosses because they were awarded far more sparsely than their 1914 counterparts. How are you going to celebrate its 200th birthday? Take it out for a night on the town?
Regards,
Matthew Well actually I think I'm going to raise my glass and drink a toast while I gaze upon it and think about all the brave men who fought in that war and try to imagine what it must've been like. I might also thank Herr Schinkel for a design job well done (not to mention the contributions of King Wilhelm III himself, and his brother-in-law Prince Mecklenburg-Strelitz).
Thanks for all your great comments gentlemen! Much appreciated!
Kind regards,
EricComment
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Beautiful medal! As a student of the Napoleonic wars I would gladly give a limb for this type of medal! Sadly I shall have to wait until my course has finished and I get a proper job to afford such a thing... Although don't have much idea of the price (The last on I saw on sale was about £800 and that was about 5 years ago!) Glad to see they still exist in this condition and things like these keep me studying!Comment
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What a stunning piece!
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