1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse mm: H/ Paul Hossauer, Berlin

[buellmeister]

Gents,

Here is another one that I obtained many moons ago when I was a lot younger. This is a cross made by the firm: Paul Hossbauer, Berlin. The cross itself seems lighter and the frame looks and feels like it is of a different metallurgic compound. I'm interested to see if there is anyone else who owns a like cross to see their findings. Maybe late war when certain metals were getting scarce or just a unique frame to distinguish this manufacturer's work? The mystery continues...

Joel

[Franjo Vuk]

Strange cross Joel, i have never seen one like this before, but nevertheless i still like it, maybe just because that strange look. They are actually, all of them, beautiful to me.
Best regards, Franko

[Chopperman]

It looks very similar to a KO.
I think that there is still some debate over who "H" actually was.

[Franjo Vuk]

Hi Greg, maybe its just because light conditions, but this cross looks very different comparing it to my KO.
Best regards, Franko

[buellmeister]

The frame is different. Sorry, I realized that the angle of the photo in combination with the sunlight has shaded parts of the core after posting.

[tompress]

It looks very similar to a KO.
I think that there is still some debate over who "H" actually was.

Right. Firma Hossauer did no more exist during the WW1. Wernitz attributes H marked crosses to Ferdinand Hofstätter in Bonn.

[BRIOLF]

Very nice looking cross joel very very nice

[buellmeister]

Gents,

Thank you again for the clarification. Thank you Brian!


Wernitz's book is a must I see.

[Wilko]

Another lovely cross Joel. Wilko

[buellmeister]

Wilco,

Thank you again kind Sir!

Joel