Deutsches Kreuz in Gold "20" Zimmermann, light edition

**Woolgar** · 05-28-2012, 08:07 AM

by Tango

Hello guys I was revisiting this thread & was wondering what the (light edition) meant??? thanks for your time Terry.

Hi Terry, a good question

The heavy versions are early war and are made with a tombak backplate instead of the lighter, cupal type used later in the war.

Nick

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-28-2012 08:07 AM

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**gerrit** · 05-28-2012, 08:10 AM

by Tango

Hello guys I was revisiting this thread & was wondering what the (light edition) meant??? thanks for your time Terry.

Hi Terry its all about weight, the light version weight is about 2/3 of the heavy version

Cheers,
Ger

**big ned** · 05-28-2012, 08:15 AM

The chap's are correct Terry, the difference is just over 10g; give or take.

Regards, Ned.

**Tango** · 05-28-2012, 08:24 AM

Cool thanks for the answers gents,I was just wondering!!.. learn something new everyday!!!.T!hanks for taking time out to answer.Cheers Terry

**all1knew** · 05-31-2012, 04:38 AM

Hello again,

The easiest way to tell if you have a lightweight or heavy Zimmerman (besides the weight) is to look at the badge and see if there is a catch-plate used to mount the reverse catch to the actual badge itself. Heavy versions do not require a catch-plate as they were produced in a higher-quality metal. The later produced Zimmerman's, which are referred to as "leight-weight" examples have a catch plate between the badge and the actual reverse catch. That is how one can tell which version is on the screen in front of them (as obviously you can't weigh somebody's badge)

Hope this helps.

William Kramer