I've attached photos of the Grand Cross from the 1960s collection. The core is magnetic. There appears to be a stamp on the wire ribbon loop: L/13. There is also a very small number stamped on the bottom front arm, maybe '850' ? I've placed it next to one of the KC from the collection for size comparison. I assume its an early post-war or wartime makers display piece? Any information regarding the cross would be appreciated-thanks.
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Ben, looking at the Souval GC's, the ring seems to sit higher and is better defined than it is in this example.
As well, I think the core is different. This is especially evident in the bottom of the "3" in the 1939 date. The little hook in the Souval crosses extends higher than it does on this cross? It may be just the angle of the photo, but to me it really does not look like the Souval.
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Here are a couple previously shown as Souval. Although I at first thought this cross was a Souval, I have changed my mind. The dates appear to match the Juncker design, but neither the markings nor the height of the beading match a Juncker. Who made it? I don't know.Attached FilesLast edited by Leroy; 02-09-2011, 08:06 PM.
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Seeing this last photo, I think this is a probable wartime-made display (but not made by Juncker) copy.
The PKZ was very distressed because this award was announced in September, 1939, but Goering didn't receive his until the following Summer. In the meantime, every Tom, Dick & Harry had copies in their shop windows (and you could buy them openly). There were even articles in Uniformmarkt and other publications about the practice. Assuming that the "L" marking is real, this is a piece made exclusively for display sometime after March, 1941.
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