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07-04-2012, 03:11 AM
#921
Re: Imperial Eks
Nice one . The KMST pinbacks are not a common cross but I don't
know if I would consider it rare.
To your second question. I wondered that myself. The backside of the crosses
have a very rough , dull finish. I had mine tested using the acid test and it proved
to be 800 silver. I believe that the backplates were just never polished smooth
from the factory.
gregM
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07-04-2012 03:11 AM
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Circuit advertisement
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07-04-2012, 09:46 AM
#922
Re: Imperial Eks
Pierre, very nice KMST cross. Nice retaining pin contraption. Hadnt seen that one before.
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07-22-2012, 10:32 AM
#923
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07-22-2012, 12:45 PM
#924
Re: Imperial Eks
Hi Paul, maybe a decoration to a patriotic item? I have 2 WWI photo frames that they have attached custom made small EKs on them. Also wooden period cases for saving various small things (jewelery, photos etc) used to have these decorations.
Looking for the photo albums of Leutnant Emil Freitag, 3. / G.R. 377
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07-22-2012, 02:07 PM
#925
Re: Imperial Eks
Thanks Mate,It,s quite detailed for a small item i wonderd what it was for ,Regards Paul.
Last edited by paul a; 07-22-2012 at 05:53 PM.
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07-22-2012, 05:16 PM
#926
Re: Imperial Eks
Looks like it might have been part of a bracelet.........
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07-26-2012, 04:30 PM
#927
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07-27-2012, 12:38 AM
#928
Re: Imperial Eks
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
My best guess would be that it was some form of decoration or
souvenir. During the early part of the war, it was a very patriotic
time in Germany and you could find the Iron cross on almost anything.
Much like today in the US, you can find Old Glory decorating all sorts
of crap. As crudely made as it is, it may even be a bit of Trench Art.
Looking forward to seeing your Iron Crosses.
gregM
Live to ride -- Ride to live
I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
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07-29-2012, 01:57 AM
#929
Re: Imperial Eks
by
Chopperman
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
My best guess would be that it was some form of decoration or souvenir. During the early part of the war, it was a very patriotic time in Germany and you could find the Iron cross on almost anything. Much like today in the US, you can find Old Glory decorating all sorts of crap. As crudely made as it is, it may even be a bit of Trench Art.
Looking forward to seeing your Iron Crosses.
Hmm...never thought of it possibly being trench art. I was thinking decoration as well, it reminded me of the crosses you can find on photo albums and such, but it's decorated on both sides. What ever it is it must have meant something to the guy. It definitely feels clunkier than the actual eKs.
I'll get you some better pictures tomorrow - the past two days have been too busy and I'm tired. That being said, here is a pic that includes the two eKs along with the rest of the items that came with them.
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07-29-2012, 02:23 AM
#930
Re: Imperial Eks
I'm not well versed in helmets but let me be the first to say WOW.
I think you will be getting a lot of requests for close up shots of
those camo steel pots.
gregM
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I was addicted to the "Hokey-Pokey" but I've turned
myself around.
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