New Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse mit Verleihungsschatulle

[Martin3]

Hi all!

I couldn't resist using the German word 'Verleihungsschatulle' instead of just 'case'. I guess it's quite a tongue twister for all you highly valued English-speaking fellow collectors?

Here are a few photos from the new cross on the block, which I received this week. I am very grateful to my mate Ben from Fryslân who made it possible for me to acquire this beauty. I hope you like it as much as I do!

Best wishes and have a great weekend, you all!

Martin

[Martin3]

The detailed pics:

[Adrian]

Nice piece Martin. If it's the same Ben I'm thinking of, he's helped my collecting over the years.

[manclino]

Non-magnetic C.E Juncker WFS. A beautiful catch.
Robert

[Chopperman]

Nice cross and nice picture.

[Martin3]

Thank you very much, Gentlemen!
A little early for a Christmas present, but as these do not show up that often, I thought it would be wise to strike. Glad I did, it looks brilliant. It's definitely one of the nicest crosses I have right now. Although I say something like that with every new cross, I guess...

Yes, Adrian, that must be the same Ben. As the Highlander said: There can be only one Dutch Ben. Or something like that.

Regards,
Martin

[TWS]

Absolutely beautiful cross Martin! Having the Etui puts it over the top. Well done!

[rbminis]

I believe I have a piece or two from Ben over the years as well.
Ralph.

[Martin3]

Thank you very much, Gentlemen!
I have to say that your positive reactions make me feel very happy. Of course, it is all about personally liking an item, but the confirmation that it is a beauty indeed makes it even better!

Nice cross and nice picture.

Absolutely beautiful cross Martin! Having the Etui puts it over the top. Well done!

Thanks a lot, gents! I have a few cases, but exactly this type is a new one for me. The inlay is still fixed inside the case, so I am not going to force it out, but I am curious if it bears a maker's mark like D&B. I wonder if this particular case is found more often with Juncker or if it is just a case, put together with the cross through time. That will be an interesting quest for the coming winter evenings. But everyone knowing a few things about cases connected to makers: please do react!

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I started off this year with no Juncker, but it is getting better. Still a few variants to go, I guess...

[TWS]

Very nice collection Martin.

I would consult my reference books, but I already know there is only modest coverage of the cases in them.

You may want to check the "Cases and Packets" sub forum on WAF.

Here are some of my cased awards: