2 things:
a - The reverse of the DK shown above is ONLY to illustrate the Gen Barckhausen DKiS (as a special Decoration as he retired. the star was engraved on the reverse with his name and the signature of A.H.) This is how the reverse of the DKiS appeared in an article about his DKiS in the German OuE-Magazine some times ago - it is not my purpose to comment this (probably unique) piece as I don't know it.
b - Beware of easy conclusions on the "9" default - IMO, it can be a tool but not a factual right OR bad - the default appear often (diferent according to the maker) on both embroyed and metal DK
François
a - The reverse of the DK shown above is ONLY to illustrate the Gen Barckhausen DKiS (as a special Decoration as he retired. the star was engraved on the reverse with his name and the signature of A.H.) This is how the reverse of the DKiS appeared in an article about his DKiS in the German OuE-Magazine some times ago - it is not my purpose to comment this (probably unique) piece as I don't know it.
b - Beware of easy conclusions on the "9" default - IMO, it can be a tool but not a factual right OR bad - the default appear often (diferent according to the maker) on both embroyed and metal DK
François
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