Another curious Iron Cross

[TabsTabs1964]

I just saw a moment ago in the open thread in the Forum section: Collector's Community - Discussions - Rarest item in your collection, started by Raul; this image of an Iron Cross that Gregg uploaded.



It is certainly a very curious rear and suspension system of the award.

And this reminded me of some images I found online a few years ago.
I upload them below to hear any comments from Gregg and other members of the forum about this Iron Cross.
Best regards.
Santi

[buellmeister]

Santi,

I have never seen a patriotic piece with the attached locket like your cross exhibits. Its a KO stamped piece and engraving and locket look as though there were added long ago. I personally like it and find it very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

Regards,

Joel

[Chopperman]

Hi Santi,
I've seen a few of these but I have never had the opportunity to get
one for myself. These were modifications done by jewellers. Everyone
that I have seen has had a picture of the soldier in them which makes me
think that these were done as a tribute to a lost loved one.

Very neat piece.

[drmessimer]

The SMU 19 engraved at the bottom stands for seiner Majestäts U-Boot 19. Apparently, the sailor pictured in the locket was a part of her crew. THe U-19 was Germany's first constructed diesel submarine. She was commissioned on 6 July 1913 under Kapitänleutnant Kurt Kolbe, surrendered to the British in 1919, and was broken up in Blyth in 1920. That is a very interesting EK, thanks for posting it. Dwight

[Gwar]

A new one for me !! Nice !

[AZPhil]

Great EK's.
I was about to ask about the SMU-19 marking but drmessimer answered my question. Thank you Sir!

Semper Fi
Phil

[Wilko]

Two very interesting EK's, a real gem of historical interest.
Ken

[lonewolf523]

Very interesting pieces! Never seen them before, thanks for sharing!