Cloth German Cross in Gold

[Ian Hulley]

Good afternoon, I'd like to invite comments on this cross I've just picked up locally ... IF the story is to believed from the widow of a German gentleman.














In hand it looks to be Kriegsmarine ?

All comments are welcomed

Many thanks, Ian.

[Giel VW]

I like it very much

[Nicola.M]

Hi Ian,
In My opinion this is an original and nice Dk

Nicola

[Ian Hulley]

Thank you both Do you agree on Kriegsmarine ?

Ian

[Dietrich Maerz]

Hi Ian,

an original cross, no doubt. But rather Luftwaffe than Kriegsmarine.

Dietrich

[AndyC]

100% original



Andy

[Ian Hulley]

Thank you both Cheers Dietrich ... much appreciated.

Ian.

[Stepdale]

Ian,
Looks Luft as well on my monitor. You can compare it to a known dark navy blue uniform or modern blazer and the contrast should be more apparent.
Dale

[Ian Hulley]

Thanks Dale.

Daylight on a navy fleece jacket ..



artificial light .on the same coat ..






Ian

[Stepdale]

Still looks Luft to me, especially in the natural light. The flash does make it look darker , but still not a match to the dark blue that it would be if it were KM.

You are definitely a much better photographer than I am!
Dale

[Ian Hulley]

Still looks Luft to me, especially in the natural light. The flash does make it look darker , but still not a match to the dark blue that it would be if it were KM.

Thanks for that, Luftwaffe it is

You are definitely a much better photographer than I am!
Dale

I doubt that ... it's just on my Samsung Galaxy S3

Cheers, Ian.

[TP Alexander]

Entertain us with the story, if there is much of one to hand out!

[Ian Hulley]

Entertain us with the story, if there is much of one to hand out!

I bought it from the local 'Rummage Shop' (sells a bit of all sorts) along with this .. http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...95#post7239595 the owner said it came from an elderly local lady when she moved away after her (German) husband's death.

I paid £370 for both items ... £350 for the DKiG and £20 for the Luftschutz Medal, knocked down from £400 and £40 respectively.

There, that's the story as I know it

Ian

[DAZZA3483]

Nice finds Ian...you did well!

[Scott A. Hess]

Nice real cross!