I was just flipping through Craig's book, doing some research on Gau Wartheland Badges and came across chapter of that award 'in diamonds'. As usual I have a question or two and I am hoping someone here (or maybe Craig?) can answer them.
Ok- to start- picture on page 191- front and back of the "Godet" badge with 'circle. K logo of Prof. Richard Klein (picture 1).
To the best of my limited knowledge Richard Klein who designed a plethora of German Awards had a logo (or a way to mark some of his works) but it was NOT a 'circle K'. It was rather a stylized RK for Richard Klein (picture 2).
There was a company that marked their products (NOT designs) with 'circle K' logo but it was Otto Klein of Hanau (picture 3). If one looks close enough it is plainly visible that the logo on the 'Godet' badge is that of Otto Klein (the manufacturer)- break in the 'circle' at 3 o'clock for Otto Klein is there as well just like on their OSDs.
BTW- Richard Klein did not design Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds as it is claimed (page 190). That design was based on a set of regular oaks (drilled) which were designed nearly 80 years before he was even born. And OSD's were made by OTTO Klein (of Hanau)
And here is my question- how is it possible that a badge that was found in a Hitler's safe AND inside its original fitted box (page 193) marked for Godet (the box that is) to be marked for OTTO Klein- a company nowhere close to Godet? It's not like they swapped parts (on a one-of-a-kind piece) like say- Deumer and Juncker did?
Is Craig suggesting that OSD's bearing the 'circle K' mark are in fact 'signed' by RICHARD Klein rather than maker marked by OTTO Klein?
Also- on page 193 it is mentioned 'Godet made Golden OSD's'. I never studied the Knights Cross as I find that field rather unpleasant along with some people in it so can someone perhaps point me in the right direction here and show me Godet Golden Oakleaves with Swords and Diamonds?
Thanks for all the help.
cheers
Matt
Ok- to start- picture on page 191- front and back of the "Godet" badge with 'circle. K logo of Prof. Richard Klein (picture 1).
To the best of my limited knowledge Richard Klein who designed a plethora of German Awards had a logo (or a way to mark some of his works) but it was NOT a 'circle K'. It was rather a stylized RK for Richard Klein (picture 2).
There was a company that marked their products (NOT designs) with 'circle K' logo but it was Otto Klein of Hanau (picture 3). If one looks close enough it is plainly visible that the logo on the 'Godet' badge is that of Otto Klein (the manufacturer)- break in the 'circle' at 3 o'clock for Otto Klein is there as well just like on their OSDs.
BTW- Richard Klein did not design Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds as it is claimed (page 190). That design was based on a set of regular oaks (drilled) which were designed nearly 80 years before he was even born. And OSD's were made by OTTO Klein (of Hanau)
And here is my question- how is it possible that a badge that was found in a Hitler's safe AND inside its original fitted box (page 193) marked for Godet (the box that is) to be marked for OTTO Klein- a company nowhere close to Godet? It's not like they swapped parts (on a one-of-a-kind piece) like say- Deumer and Juncker did?
Is Craig suggesting that OSD's bearing the 'circle K' mark are in fact 'signed' by RICHARD Klein rather than maker marked by OTTO Klein?
Also- on page 193 it is mentioned 'Godet made Golden OSD's'. I never studied the Knights Cross as I find that field rather unpleasant along with some people in it so can someone perhaps point me in the right direction here and show me Godet Golden Oakleaves with Swords and Diamonds?
Thanks for all the help.
cheers
Matt
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