1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse mm: K.A.G. /Unknown

**buellmeister** · 01-04-2018, 02:53 PM

Gents,

Another facet of my collecting interest with Imperial Iron Crosses is obtaining the "been there" crosses. What I mean by this are the crosses that exhibit the worn in battle potential and that are dark, less than perfect condition and filled with character. Also, many have have tattered ribbons that could be filled with Eastern or Western front mud. Your mind tends to wander a little more to how these were obtained. Potential battlefield pickups? Who knows....

Here is potentially one such cross.

Regards,

Joel

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-04-2018 02:53 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Wilko** · 01-04-2018, 03:02 PM

Nice cross Joel. For me it's the same. I like the ones that look worn and 'used' so to speak. I love to think of the history and the pride that the original recipient must have felt when they worn them. One of my favourite imperial EK's (my first actually) is beat up a bit and has a real story to tell. I posted that one in Nov/Dec. Mind you there is a place for both Mint and used crosses.
Wilko

**Franjo Vuk** · 01-04-2018, 03:05 PM

Another beauty Joel, fascinating. Worn, but still, very good condition. Its really amazing how good these crosses were made. They stand the test of time.
Best regards,
Franko

**buellmeister** · 01-04-2018, 03:05 PM

Wilko,

Thank you kindly my friend. I'm glad you and I are on the same page. It bring the history a little more to life, so to speak. The pride of being awarded one and the circumstances one had to go through to earn one of these as well!

Joel

**buellmeister** · 01-04-2018, 03:07 PM

Franjo,

Thank you as well. They definitely are testaments to history!

Joel

**rbminis** · 01-05-2018, 06:14 AM

Another nice cross Joel!

This is another example of the oak leaves being more "full" as opposed to hollowed out.
Here is mine.
Ralph.

1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse mm: K.A.G. /Unknown

This one came with a ribbon that has 4 holes in it, they appear to be positioned so that it could very well have had a spange on it.

So, I tried one in place just to see what it would look like.

**buellmeister** · 01-05-2018, 11:45 AM

Ralph,

I appreciate your kind words. Interesting difference with the oak leaves as well. I agree with your theory of a Spange was once attached. Now, there is a whole other realm of collecting. I'm jealous you have a spare to align the ribbon holes. Your cross is a stunner as well!
I have one Spange attached cross in my collection and I'll have to take e look at the manufacturer.

Joel