The cross is a good KO, I think the case is okay as well.
Greg, (AKA, Chopperman), will know better.
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
I agree, the cross is a good one. I'm not much help when it
comes to cases.
gregM
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Thanks to you all!
KO is thought to be the mark for the company "Klein & Quenzer" from Oberstein.
It is by far the most common of the maker marked 1st class crosses. Because
it is the most common and always found as a flat pin back. Most believe that
this was the original awarded cross until demand out passed supply.
I think every Imperial cross collection should have a KO in it.
gregM
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I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
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Thanks! Should I leave it as it is or can I try to clean it (if it's possible?) ?
Yes.
I have seen examples of original KOs that have been hand vaulted.
Probably done by the recipient so it looked like the vaulted private purchase crosses.
But there are fake KO crosses lurking around. Any KO 1st class that is not flat or a
pin back should be given a good hard examination.
gregM
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I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
Thanks for your reply Greg (Chopperman)!
The fake EK1 I posted a while back was a 'vaulted KO' (https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/imper...1-fake-679371/).
Other Greg, I definitely wouldn't try to clean it (it looks very nice as is), but ultimately it's up to you.
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