Nordfront cross

**kemi** · 09-07-2013, 04:22 PM

I was going to buy this NORDFRONT Cross 1941-42!
I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. But i want to see with you guys for safety!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 09-07-2013 04:22 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**harryamb2** · 09-07-2013, 07:18 PM

looks ok to me.

**dastier** · 09-08-2013, 08:04 AM

Kemi - I have some concerns about the shape of the '4s' on this badge- please see my thread https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/finni...eichen-218160/ for comparison. Also follow the link at the bottom of the thread to see another example.

Also as the black enameled North Front Cross seem, to my knowledge, less common - please see the photo of such at Finland - War Medals and again note the shape of the '4'.

I'll check my image files to see if I have any pics of the black enameled North Front Cross for further comparison. I'd also like to know if maker on the holding device is correct.

**dastier** · 09-08-2013, 08:36 AM

You may also want to post your question in Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums > Wehrmacht Uniforms and Equipment > Italian & European Axis Allies Forum.

**Scout** · 09-08-2013, 08:51 AM

Interesting looking decoration. Must go check out 'dastier's' thread now...

I wanted to ask, if the cross was officially sanctioned by Germany, but the link in the above post pretty much answers that (post #3). Thanks.

**dastier** · 09-08-2013, 09:01 AM

Kemi - I did some sleuthing on Wehrmacht Awards and found this:

Check the number '4' on the 3rd cross in the top row.

So I now believe the Nordfront Kreuz you are contemplating buying is a legitimate variation. Still not sure about the holding device though.

**Scout** · 09-08-2013, 09:09 AM

Yet more interesting info.
If the cross is not officially sanctioned, it would tie in with variations in the different crosses.

**dastier** · 09-08-2013, 09:12 AM

Yes I have to thank Kemi for his post as it spurred me to do some more research. I was unaware that there were so many variations.

**Scout** · 09-08-2013, 10:28 AM

Agreed. Very interesting. A thank you to both of ya'

**irsto** · 09-08-2013, 11:52 AM

Hi kemi
As said these crosses are unofficial and there is lot of variations of it.
White enamel version is most common what i have seen here in Finland.
This one is not the best one but good one.

dastier, thx for that great grouping pic.

R