My Newest EKII, with award document and grouping

[Stephen Stout]

I was just wanting to show pictures of my newest EK2 awarded to Klaas Huismann. I always liked researching about regular soldiers, especially Iron Cross receipts. I have his Wehrpass, awards and all award documents minus the Wound Badge. In addition, I also found his file on The German War Graves Commission. He was killed in the Crimea Campaign.

Pic: EK2 with award document and pic of soldier from Wehrpass.

Also who do you think the maker of the cross is? It is unmarked, kinda of looks like a K&Q to me.

[Stephen Stout]

Other awards:

[Robert P.]

Could you please provide a larger photo of the EKII? It's hard to make out the details at its current size.

Robert

Edit: It may be a '23'.

[Stephen Stout]

Could you please provide a larger photo of the EKII? It's hard to make out the details at its current size.

Robert

Edit: It may be a '23'.

There you go!!

[Robert P.]

It is a '23'. Here are some details to look for on a '23'...

Robert

[Robert P.]

The swastika on this early core stands very tall, actually a little above the beading, and the corners are almost perfect 90 degree angles. I've been looking for one of these for quite some time. Here is an unmarked '23' I bought not too long ago hoping it had the same core as yours. You can see the swastika on my core is a little different. The arms are wider, and the sides of the swastika are a little more 'pyramid' angled...

Robert

[Stephen Stout]

It is a '23'. Here are some details to look for on a '23'...

Robert

The swastika on this early core stands very tall, actually a little above the beading, and the corners are almost perfect 90 degree angles. I've been looking for one of these for quite some time. Here is an unmarked '23' I bought not too long ago hoping it had the same core as yours. You can see the swastika on my core is a little different. The arms are wider, and the sides of the swastika are a little more 'pyramid' angled...

Robert

Robert, thank you for the information. I thought that EK2 he earned looked pretty cool. Stuff like that makes you really appreciate the hobby.

[Robert P.]

You're welcome, Stephen.

Robert

[Tony T-S]

That's a great slice of history. Did you manage to buy the whole collection or just the EK II grouping?

[Stephen Stout]

That's a great slice of history. Did you manage to buy the whole collection or just the EK II grouping?

All the medals, award documents (no Black Wound Badge doc though), Wehrpass and Arbeitsbuch.

[Tony T-S]

Outstanding. An amazing record.

[streptile]

"23" EKs have one of the best designs in my opinion.

[Robert P.]

"23" EKs have one of the best designs in my opinion.

Yes

I'll have to say they are one of my favorite '39 crosses. I like them even with the Meybauer core.

Robert