Single File Please! Please Stay in Order.

[SwordFish]

"Single file kids. Be sure you're holding hands. Let's keep this nice and orderly".

My last few EK's. I've always loved EKs, thier symbolism steaped in military tradition, as well as thier display potential. EKs, aside from the NSDAP symbol, is probably the most recognizeable sign of Germanys conquest during the tumultous 1910s and 1940s. The symbol is almost unversally recognized and today, we'se seen so many times now the Iron Cross image has been used on everthing from bikers, the playing cards, to band symbols. Between the color scheme of the ribbons, the wonderful silver and black contrast, some wonderful frosting, a nice silver spange against a black/white ribbon all conjure up images of the German Army marching onward.

I've always had EKs coming and going. This is about what i have left, beside a cased EK, some imperials, and a couple other 2s hanging around in the safe. I keep these girls displayed in the "bunker" usually. They are subject ot periodic rearangements or shake and bake groupings (ONLY for display...never to be sold as a grouping...that would be an abomination as well as vile.

This photo was taken some months back and the subsequent photo iwht some IABs is a bit newer. The framed display is currenly where 6 crosses reside, above thier IAB and GAB sisters.

[SwordFish]

This photo taken just now to illustrate the state of thier state . It's usually in a state of flux...more enjoyable to fondle your toys from time to time as well as mixing and matching.

If anyone is interested in these frames, I have a ton, all brand new, in the box/wrapper. Never used. I have a handful of the bigger sizes, like this one, and some of the smaller sizes. If interested contact me. I had intentions to fill them all with war badges, but i'm begginning to lose interest in badges after finding out one is likely a repro (not pictured, it's a KM piece).

[AUSGANG]

Can we get a picture of the one on the far left in the first photo? The one that looks like it has a hole drilled in the core? Thanks!

[SwordFish]

Yep, here she is. A salty L15. A non-Floch, thankfully.

She took some damage from moisture, along with her D&B case. It was stored in a damp attick along with a variety of other combat souvs. until about 5 years ago. It's a shame. I'm unable to seemingly halt to oxidation process, even with protective measure like Renwax. I fear that ultimately to save the cross, the core will require a sanding and removal of all rust, a repaint, and a new coat of preservative.

[SwordFish]

Asleep in her bunk.

[SwordFish]

L15 MM on pin.

[ApathyL]

Hello there,

Some very very nice display. I like the frames, how small farmes do you have ? I have some frames, and I made a small cabinet as well. In the frame you have I hope you dont have the EK`s ribbon pinned ? Anyway but very nice!!!!!

Les.


p.s. there is my little frame...and my home made cabinet

[ApathyL]

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[SwordFish]

Les, well done. Very nice looking display.

The frames are prefabbed from a art-crafts store. The depth is a perfect size for badge or cross display. Each frame comes with fitted soft material so artifacts are held in place simply from the pressure exerted against the glass.

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[Ludwig]

Yes, I agree! The Iron cross must be the most well-design and the most beautiful award in the world all times. Very special – and very basic. Silver and iron. No enamel, stones, gilding and ****.

[adlerfan53]

I agree it is a beautiful award and my favorite to collect.

[AUSGANG]

Try gun oil to stabilize the rust and reduce the flaking; it worked on a cross I have in similar condition. I dabbed the oil on with a Q-tip, let it sit overnight and then dabbed off the excess. Gives it a slight gloss if that matters. Of course someone out there might consider this method nuts and have their own way...

[ApathyL]

Hello,

I had a thought and not just thought I actully use silicone spray, although I never used it on medals other stuff like e.g. leather visor it makes it like new and no scraches and so on. I think on the metal, it would make a film on it which you wont really notice and it would keep the oxygen away so it wont any rust.


Best regards :

Les.