1939 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse Ubergrosse "Little Brother"

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Very nice. Is the seller selling as a 'little brother' or as a regular EK2?
I've never seen one on a medal bar or parade mount before.

Thanks Adrian. Yes, it was being sold as a "Little Brother". A two piece medal bar with War Merit Cross. Ron

[Adrian]

That's a very nice purchase. If you have it in hand to examine, does it look like that EK has been part of the medalbar forever? Do imprints in the ribbon match up, is any rubbing of material or cross consistent with this cross?
Just wondering if it was the parade mount medal or if it had been swapped out at any time?

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My congratulations Ron. A sensational purchase.
Robert

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That's a very nice purchase. If you have it in hand to examine, does it look like that EK has been part of the medalbar forever? Do imprints in the ribbon match up, is any rubbing of material or cross consistent with this cross?
Just wondering if it was the parade mount medal or if it had been swapped out at any time?

Thanks. I can take more pics once I have it in hand. Here are a few more pics. Not sure if they provide the info you are looking for though. My understanding is that the Frank and Reif EK2's are earlier crosses. The ribbon on the War Merit seems to be an earlier shade I think. Possibly consistent with it being an earlier medal bar. Ron

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My congratulations Ron. A sensational purchase.
Robert

Thanks Robert. I am grateful for all the help and advice I have received on this forum. I am trying to learn as much as I can from all the knowledgeable collectors here. Ron