starting the year off SMALL

[Chopperman]

My first iron cross of the year.

A neat little 1870 Ek2 w/ oaks. It's a bit less common from most that
I have seen in that the oakleaf spange is a seperate hanging device
and not solidly attached to the cross.

The cross measures 17.6mm and the oaks measure 11.8 X 8.2mm and
appear to be made of real silver.

[Chopperman]

Here is a quick scan to give a since of scale.

[MAP]

That's not small. That is tiny

Nice find. I like the way the oaks attach

[Chopperman]

Thanks Michael
I've been wanting this one for a few years but the dealer has always had it
at a stupid price. He was supposedly having a 40% going out of business
sale so I figured I had better get it before it was lost.

[Aldo]

Great job Greg, perseverance paid off

[Chopperman]

Thanks Al.

[VtwinVince]

That is 'klein aber fein', wonder if it came off a Kettchen originally?

[Chopperman]

'klein aber fein'

Thanks Vince, I agree completely.
I think it might have come off a Kettchen. I have seen this type of set-up before
on chains and I've seen only one on a buttonhole device and that one, I was not
to sure about.

I don't care to collect Ketthen as they are really awkward to store and display well.

[TabsTabs1964]

Hi Greg.
It is a magnificent addition to your collection. I like it a lot.
By the way, the prices of that vendor you speak of (who hasn't gone out of business for now, but they no longer have the 40% discount) regarding ribbon bars, they also have some stupid prices that would be reasonable with 40%. or even a 50% discount on their normal prices.

Regards
Santi

[Chopperman]

Thanks, Santi.
If I had realized that he was not really going out of business, I probably
would have not spent the money at this time but now that I have it,
I have no regrets.