Hello Iron Hussar,
The KW nr 25238 made by the firm of Jan Knedler in Warsaw is OK this variant was numbered from 3001 - 42500, then it was decided to reduce the size of the cross to a size similar to the Virtuti Militari.
Unlike the 3rd Variant also made by the firm of Jan Knedler numbered from 42501 - 59999 this has still retained the original ribbon suspension ring with the unique joint.
So this recieves a thumbs up from me.
Best of luck
Andrzej
Thanks for the excellent info (as always) Andrzej!
Hello IH,
Agreed with Andrzej. A genuine Knedler Type 1, although suspended from a reproduction ribbon.
I will need to deviate a little bit on the serial number transition from large to small pattern crosses. Although existing literature says that the large Type 1 crosses were produced to serial number 42500, they were in fact produced up to about 43000. I am away from my photo archives at the moment but will post the evidence later this week.
Cheers,
Tony
All thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical and/or legal advice.
"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne
All thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical and/or legal advice.
"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne
Hello Sergei,
You have a sharp eye. Go to post # 168. Here I bring up the two different sword grips found on these crosses. The most common grip contains eight distinct segments. But scattered amongst the serial and non-serial numbered crosses are seven segment grip crosses. These are actually quite rare. It is a legitimate variant of the Type 1 that is not identified in the Krogulec reference.
Regards,
Tony
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Hello Rob and welcome to the War Relics Forum,
Your cross is a genuine pre-WW2 Type 1 Knedler. I will move your post over to the thread devoted to this decoration in the pre-war section where you can read more about this particular cross. Unfortunately the record of awards doesn't exist, at least as far as is known at this time.
Regards,
Tony
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"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne
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