Hi, what do you think about this. This is a North Front Cross 1941-43
Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
Hi, what do you think about this. This is a North Front Cross 1941-43
Last edited by Adrian; 09-24-2010 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
Re: North Front Cross 1941-43
I like it, it matches the few other examples I've seen and the quality is there. No problems with it for me. A really good looking award.
The source is a good one too and it originally came through another good source so I would say it's a fairly safe bet.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
Hi Kemi, it is a nice original cross.
These can be found in two versions where the number 4 is a slightly different shape.
Cheers, Ade.
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
For example of what I mean see here:
The Collector's Guild
Note the 4 .
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
Yes a nice one i like it !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
okay good to hear, I have bought it now. yes I can see that. and thanks for those quick answers
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
I love this cross, I was just admiring it this week . Congrats
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
I have always liked these too. I first saw one back in the 1970's but it was priced at £65 back then, and I could not afford it. This was when most combat badges were £15 to £20 each.
Cheers, Ade.
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
That would have been a nice investment Ade !by Adrian Stevenson
What is this version please?
Nick
Re: Nordfrontkreuz 1941-43.
Hi Nick, it would have been. But my wages were £20 a week back then aged 16. I have always regretted not getting it.
The one you show is for the Eismeerfront: there is also a Lapplandfront badge.
The Nordfront crosses have the dates 41-42 or 41-43 and come with either a black or white background. The most common version is the white background one with 41-43 date as shown in this thread.
The Lapplandfront & Eismeerfront versions have dates 41-43 or 41-44 and again with a black or white background.
Overall there were about 12 versions of these badges available which just differ in detail. All were private purchase items and had no official standing in the German forces and were not entered in the Soldbuch or Wehrpass.
Cheers, Ade.
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