1939 KVK1 Karl Gschiermeister

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi guys,

Just back from a small military show today. I found this nice KVK1, marked to Karl Gschiermeister of Vienna. I never had one by this maker before, so I was happy to add this to the collection. Hope you all like it.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is the maker marking '50'

[andrewb]

Very nice Tom and in great condition. All it needs now is a case.
Congrats.

Regards,
AB.

[wermacht 1939]

Nice catch!! maker not common.. Congrats..
Rodrigo

[mloppkit]

Very nice indeed, my favorite maker of these, beautiful find.

[PKAliebhaber]

very nice and original cross, very good pictures too

[peterm]

Hi Tom!

I like Your cross too!

Kind regards, Peter

[Ian Hulley]

Many congratulations on a great cross. I love these, here's mine ...



Cheers, Ian.

[Rommel1933]

Great cross and nice pics Tom!

Thank you
Scott

[Tom Yanacek]

Thank you!

My thanks to all for the comments.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Many congratulations on a great cross. I love these, here's mine ... Cheers, Ian.

Hi Ian,

Your example is about minty as mint can be. Looks terrific. The case too. Thanks for posting.

Best regards,
Tom

[Ian Hulley]

The case too.

Hi Tom, the case is on the left in this photo ..



Apparently it was found in the wall cavity of an SS officer's room in the Channel Islands.

Cheers, Ian.

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi Tom, the case is on the left in this photo ..

Apparently it was found in the wall cavity of an SS officer's room in the Channel Islands.

Cheers, Ian.

Hi Ian,

Love those packets and cases. Thanks for posting those.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi guys,

Here is another '50' KVK1 that I won in an auction. This one has the maker marking stamped upright while the first example I posted has the marking sideways. I really like the dark patina on the backside of this one.

Best regards,
Tom

[Rommel1933]

Looks great Tom! Way to bring a great thread back to life. Great Merit Cross... A first class War Merit Cross is unappreciated IMO. They are much more rare than with swords.

thank you,
Scott