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    #1

    stalingrad cross

    Wondering if this cross is authentic. Here is a front view and rear with one prong broken off.
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    #2
    The cross is magnetic and has standard measurements.

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      #3
      Looks like the real deal, same as the lot I once had

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        #4
        Thanks Gran Sasso. I did a forum search before posting, and my cross compared well with the posted originals, but I know these crosses are controversial so I wanted to get some opinions.

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          #5
          They have 4 pins; apparently yours is missing one.
          Gilted shield & eagle, but very often worn off or absorbed
          by the zinc base metal.
          It has the usual "birds' egg" blue paint as well.
          I agree that it appears to be a good one.
          I have two variations See photo.
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            #6
            Thanks for your reply longislandercjv. You have a nice collection of boards!

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              #7
              Stalingrad

              Very nice display; but, I would not expect anything less form an Alte Hase such as yourself! Why don't you add this picture to the Stalingrad boards and straps thread?

              http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ght=Stalingrad



              Originally posted by longislandercjv View Post
              They have 4 pins; apparently yours is missing one.
              Gilted shield & eagle, but very often worn off or absorbed
              by the zinc base metal.
              It has the usual "birds' egg" blue paint as well.
              I agree that it appears to be a good one.
              I have two variations See photo.

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                #8
                Thats one great display of Stalingrad assocaited unit boards there

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                  #9
                  Stalingrad Cross

                  Here is a period photo of the aforementioned insignia. Excuse weak quality, hopefully it will allow for some comparison between specimens.

                  cheers

                  Matt
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                    #10
                    Found in an antique store over 15 years ago. Measurements are 33.5mm (1.320 inch) x 24.9mm (.967 inch) with a thickness of 2.15mm (.085 inch). These measurements are rough as the ends have a radius and thickness varies a little. The cross is magnetic. daniel tarr817j
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                      #11
                      Mark, your device looks period to me. The details are correct and the paint is the correct shade of blue.
                      AUTHOR OF:

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                      GERMAN ARMY SHOULDER STRAPS AND BOARDS - 1933-1945

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                        #12
                        Thanks Tom I referenced your book before posting. So, I felt fairly confident about the originality of my badge.
                        Last edited by Mark Stevens; 02-13-2015, 07:09 PM. Reason: typo

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                          #13
                          Post #10 is mine and I just saw my senior moment. The obverse of the cross is shown and the image is reversed.. Oops, sorry bout that! I have corrected the error. daniel tarr817j
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                            daniel, I don't know how to post side by side comparisons, but based on what I see your device looks very similar to mine.

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                              This is one I have that is painted a darker blue. It is magnetic and made of a steel or a similar metal. The gold and odd blue color seen on the back is gilt and blue paint, the base metal of the cross is dull grey. They must have been painted and stacked before the prongs were applied. The color of the base metal is best seen looking at the raised borders and lower area on the arm of the cross in the first image to the right of the eagle. This came with a large lot of items indirectly from an 8th Airforce vet.

                              I think this also is original but I know others do not like it. The details are very similar to what Mark posted.
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