Eisernes kreuz 2.Klasse 1914 marked KO

[Franjo Vuk]

Here are some of my WK1 EK2. I was wrong yesterday i just have iron cross marked KO and not KM. But still this one is beautiful as well.
Best regards,
Franko

[buellmeister]

Franjo,

All of them and as well with you, have a special place in our collections. Even though the KO (Konigliches Muenzampt Orden) manufactured crosses are considered, "governmental issued" , they still exhibit fantastic detail and are a welcome addition to any collection. Thank you for sharing!

Joel

[Franjo Vuk]

Almost everyone i know wants this iron cross from ww1 because that reason you have mentioned Joel, also many consider any collection of iron crosses incomplete without them. And they are great crosses really, so i am very happy with this one.
Best regards, Franko

[buellmeister]

Franjo,

You should be happy! You saved another from the ravages of time and mistreatment. And of course, you appreciate them!

Regards,

Joel

[Chopperman]

Franjo,

All of them and as well with you, have a special place in our collections. Even though the KO (Konigliches Muenzampt Orden) manufactured crosses are considered, "governmental issued" , they still exhibit fantastic detail and are a welcome addition to any collection. Thank you for sharing!

Joel

Current thinking is that KO is Klein and Quenzer from Oberstein

[buellmeister]

Greg,

Interesting.. Another school of thought. I'm intrigued. Truly, I love how more and more is brought to light. I'm curious as to where this information is derived?

"The truth is out there"

Regards,

Joel

[buellmeister]

A serious discussion on the subject here: The KO stamped EKs - Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross - Gentleman's Military Interest Club

[Chopperman]

A serious discussion on the subject here: The KO stamped EKs - Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross - Gentleman's Military Interest Club

That thread was from 2012. Here is one from 2014 from the WAF forum-----
Link Between KO and Klein & Quenzer - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

[tompress]

That thread was from 2012. Here is one from 2014 from the WAF forum-----
Link Between KO and Klein & Quenzer - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums

Full agreed There were more discussions, but the actual knowledge is basing also on the book by Frank Wernitz (issued 2013). There are a few pages, explaning this conclusion (vol. I).

Besides, Königliches Münzamt in Berlin has no more existed in WW1. Since 1871 it's name was Preussische Staatsmünze - and the Prussian State Mint has never produced Iron Crosses. Only coins and medals. Iron Corsses were produced by Königliches Münzamt in Stuttgart (Wurttemberg), but these were marked K.M.S.T.

regards
Tomasz

[Franjo Vuk]

Great discussion, i have learned something new.
Best regards, Franko