Battle found relic- Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse.

**Frikorps Danmark** · 10-15-2018, 06:53 PM

Good evening, gentleman.
Would like to show You one of my newest additions- Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse. I believe it is made by L/18, B.H. Mayer, Unmarked, No Veins. If I am wrong please correct me.
It is ground dug, in very nice condition. It was found together with three EK2 spange's and many other interesting things. Catch was damaged/flatten,but I managed to partly repair it. Hope You will enjoy this beautiful battle relic, at least I do, for me these ground dug/been there/seen it things ( if they are in good condition ) have more character and charisma in them, than the minty/unissued awards.
Regards,
Peter

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-15-2018 06:53 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Ullergaard** · 10-15-2018, 06:58 PM

Looks great!
Good findings...
Congrats on a beauty..

**Kohima** · 10-15-2018, 07:01 PM

Staggeringly good condition for ground-dug!

Very nice find,
Bob

**Frikorps Danmark** · 10-15-2018, 07:22 PM

Thanks Ullergaard and Bob, I am happy that You like it.
Best regards,
Peter

**rbminis** · 10-16-2018, 02:20 AM

by Frikorps Danmark

Good evening, gentleman.
Would like to show You one of my newest additions- Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse. I believe it is made by L/18, B.H. Mayer, Unmarked, No Veins. If I am wrong please correct me.
It is ground dug, in very nice condition. It was found together with three EK2 spange's and many other interesting things. Catch was damaged/flatten,but I managed to partly repair it. Hope You will enjoy this beautiful battle relic, at least I do, for me these ground dug/been there/seen it things ( if they are in good condition ) have more character and charisma in them, than the minty/unissued awards.
Regards,
Peter

A very nice example for a ground dug Peter!

You can compare with my example on post #29 in the data base.
1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse 1914
I agree with your statement about the ground dug examples having more character but, if you are not able to dig them, the "minty/unissued" pieces will do.

Congrats!
Ralph.

**MAP** · 10-16-2018, 02:33 AM

Very sweet find. And with all the others being found together it gets you thinking as to why? Were they stripped off of the uniforms and discarded before surrendering? Or something else?

**Frikorps Danmark** · 10-16-2018, 07:40 AM

by MAP

Very sweet find. And with all the others being found together it gets you thinking as to why? Were they stripped off of the uniforms and discarded before surrendering? Or something else?

Good morning.
Yes, MAP, they are found in the area where germans surrendered in early may of 1945.
Thanks and regards,
Peter