Medalbar for WW1 Veteran

[Nigel N]

Here is a newly arrived medalbar, for a veteran of WW1!!!!
The bar is typical of early 57 period production, and the medals are all 50's/60's veterans replacement pieces.....
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[Nigel N]

EK2.......
Early, small sized framed example by S&L........
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[xmember]

Hi Nigel,

What do you think of the quality of the 57 version of the medals compared to the original medals? Don't collect WW1 so don't know myself.

Regards,
Rudy

[Nigel N]

Hesse War Merit Medal.....
Never seen this on a 57 period bar, but I assume it is also an S&L piece??
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[Nigel N]

Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross.....
A very similar piece to one that Steve showed us several years ago!!
Again, I believe by S&L.......
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[Nigel N]

Hi Nigel,

What do you think of the quality of the 57 version of the medals compared to the original medals? Don't collect WW1 so don't know myself.

Regards,
Rudy

Hi Rudy!!
Very different I would say!!!
In most cases, not of as good quality, certainly not as heavy, usually much shinier finish, especially for gold and silver pieces....
But having said that, they have their own "look", and are (IMO) really attractive, and collectable in their own right!!
I really like them!!!!
-Nigel

[xmember]

I agree Nigel. I like the medal bar. Exp. your photography.

Regards,
Rudy

[PaulR]

Was the Hindenburg Cross discontinued after the war?

[Nigel N]

Was the Hindenburg Cross discontinued after the war?

Hi Paul!
No, the Hindenburg cross was made in the 50's and 60's by both Deumer and S&L, many bars assembled in this period do have them on, sometimes later made pieces, sometimes 30's originals, some vets didn't include them on their bars for whatever reason....just personal choice I guess?
-Nigel

[Tony T-S]

Got to find a post war ekii like that. Very nice medal bar!!

[Tom B]

beautiful EK2 Tom

[Nigel N]

Thanks for the comments guys!!!
@Alex....if you read this....what are your thoughts on the Hesse War Merit Medal......S&L?????
-Nigel

[Alex W.]

Thanks for the comments guys!!!
@Alex....if you read this....what are your thoughts on the Hesse War Merit Medal......S&L?????
-Nigel

Nigel, my first thought on the Hesse War Merit Medal would have been S&L.
However it doesn‘t match the S&L medal shown below in their catalogue, so not a S&L made medal as far as I can tell.
The only other maker that comes to my mind would be Deumer.
Regards,
Alex

[Nigel N]

Thanks for your thoughts Alex!!
Deumer could well be the maker of this one then!!!!
-Nigel