Crosses with Character

[Chopperman]

After having a resent discussion about cross condition, I thought I
would start a new thread. One that is not just about my crosses but
one that I hope and encourage others to contribute to.

We all like to find those mint crosses in beautiful condition but over
the years I have acquired a few crosses that have , shall we say," character".
I actually like these crosses and I like to think that they show their history
more than the cased beauty queens.

First up is this Deumer Ek1 from the 1920s. It is typical of that period
but the thing that I really liked was that the silver plate is wore off all of the
high points leaving the gold toned Tombac core details showing. I really like
the silver frame with gold beading. There were several really nice crosses
on the table next to this one. But the condition and color contrast just
called my name.

[Chopperman]

This KO cross is one that I would love to know the history behind.

[Tank Destroyer]

Greg, I am looking forward to seeing more. The only two I have would blend into a crowd, nothing special.

Marty

[reneblacky]

Great idea of a thread Greg.
Here's my one and only, deffo has some character, don't know the maker though.

[Chopperman]

René
Thanks for adding to the thread.
I believe your cross is a Assmann.

[MAP]

This KO cross is one that I would love to know the history behind.

Did the owner have a dog who liked to chew things?

Really like this example Greg!

[Chopperman]

Did the owner have a dog who liked to chew things?

Melted not chewed.
I would like to think it was found in a bombed out German headquarters or something
like that but it also could have been a careless collector who dropped it in the fireplace.:rolleyes
We'll never know but it is fun to speculate.

I have a few more to post but I am hoping others will join in first.
They can't all be beauty queens.

[rbminis]

I don't have many that fit into this category as I usually tried to acquire the nicest ones I could afford. This is one that I think fits though.
The core is missing most of it's finish, and the beading has endured a fair amount of wear and tear.
This EK I is not maker marked, except for the 800 stamp on the reverse and on the screw back.
As this example was sold through the DOV, (Deutsche Offizier Verein), I like to think that some well decorated Officer wore this with pride.
Ralph.

[stuka f]

I started my "new" collection with ground dugs, so no objection for "Crosses with Character"!
;-)
My 1870 EK is a bit tired...(above on the ring!)

[stuka f]

Personalized EKI 's, to me, could also be qualified as "Crosses with Character"...