Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross On Emedals

[tony james]

This piece reminds me of a 1914 EK1 with an Onyx core that is currently in a WAF member's collection.

Looking forward to the article on this GC in November's IMC.

Gary B

I'm also looking forward to read the article on this cross. Dietrich ,that was a great article about the new information about the german cross in gold with diamonds in the IMC .

[Dietrich Maerz]

Dietrich ,that was a great article about the new information about the german cross in gold with diamonds in the IMC .

It was also for me revealing to get hold of these papers regarding the German Cross in Diamonds. It proves that there is still a lot out there and much that one can research and discover. Unfortunately, the internet if full of false information, most of it by ignorance but some (and the more vicious type) is put out there to destroy the hobby with deliberate false information. This is especially the case with the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross.

[Leroy]

Lots of things to look at.........
https://document.wikireading.ru/13943

[Leroy]

Even though I personally don't like the onyx cross and think its core dates and swastika are sloppily tilted for such an expensive bauble, Dietrich's very well-done article in the last issue of International Militaria Collector convinces me even more that it was actually made for and owned by Goering. I guess his ego puffed up even more just by having such a unique thing. In any case, nice job, Dietrich.

[Dietrich Maerz]

Thanks Gentry!
The Grand Cross with Onyx core I presented in the article is w/o any doubt the original item based on the original Juncker frame and the marking. Regarding the set pictured above your post I have the strongest reservations, equally as much as about the cross that Hüsken had for sale (it is gone now ....).

Dietrich