Kriegsverdienstkreuz ID

[Teutonicknights]

Folks, could you tell me exactly what these 2 items were issued for?
The one with the pin has a 3, I believe inside a small box on back right behind the pin.
The other has no ID marks on it that I can see.


Thanks TK

[Mark K]

I just asked the same question a few hours ago if you go to my last post shot in the dark all will be explained

[Teutonicknights]

Really wow, ok thanks. Yours look a little different that mine, don't know if that matters or not.
TK

[Mark K]

No problem good day to you sir.If you go to page two of the post Adrian explains the diffrence between mine and the ones that you are showing with the crossed swords

[Adrian]

Folks, could you tell me exactly what these 2 items were issued for?
The one with the pin has a 3, I believe inside a small box on back right behind the pin.
The other has no ID marks on it that I can see.


Thanks Tk

Hi TK,
Your medals are Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1st and 2nd class. The pin back being the first class. Both are made from zinc, hence the poor looking finish. The first class award is made by Wilhelm Deumer if the makers mark is indeed '3'. The second class will be marked on the ribbon ring if any mark is to be found, if not then it's nigh on impossible to identify it.

[Teutonicknights]

Thanks Adrian, I'll look on the ring and see...taking a closer look on the second class, its looks like a 4 on the ring.




TK

[Adrian]

Thanks Adrian, I'll look on the ring and see...taking a closer look on the second class, its looks like a 4 on the ring.

Then it will be made by Steinhauer & Luck!

[Teutonicknights]

Thanks again Adrian!


TK

[Teutonicknights]

It now sits with the ribbon which you suggested, well the one anyway.

Mike