1870 EKII

Diego · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 5:55 am Post subject: 1870 EKII

Hi Folks!!!

I like to show one of my new purchases made in 2005. This is an 1870 Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse given during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) with the oak leaves cluster awarded for the recipients of the 1870 Iron Cross who were still in service in 1895. I’ve done a presentation about the Iron Cross history, including some informations about the 1813 medal, but I remembered that all of you are “imperaholic” like me… Very Happy

I hope you enjoy!

Diego.

PS – Sorry about my English, I promise that I will improve it in the New Year. Embarassed

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Diego · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 5:57 am Post subject:

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Gustaf · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:59 am Post subject:

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Hi Diego:

Is the EK Prinzengroße size?

Chas.

spikeymikey · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:58 am Post subject:

Very nice, Diego.I love these things and I had one when I was a kid, WW1, from my Grandad. It got sold off with all my Victorian British medals which I started collecting when I was 10 because I could'nt afford spiked helmets! I'd quite like to get another, to go with the 'haubes. How much do they come in at - what should I expect to pay for a nice one 1870 and WW1?

Tony & Kaiser · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:07 am Post subject:

Here is mine. I only wanted one example to go with my Franco-Preußen war helmets. I read everything I could find in the Wehrmacht-Awards forum on what to look for both good and bad. Using the knowledge of others, I made what I thought was an informed decision. This has all the characteristics of an issued piece. It was a little souvenir from my trip to Deutschland Mai 2004.

Its a little box, but much larger than most Etui at 105mm wide by 100mm deep. What could it be?

Oooh!

Obverse.

Close-ups

And the reverse.

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Diego · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject:

Hi folks!

Many thanks for the words. Let me answer the questions one by one.

Chas,

My 1870 EKII is not a Prinzengroße cross. Maybe - when I grow up - I could have a nice Prinzengross in my collection...

Spike,

I have a special love for WW1 medals, especially German decorations. But I have some III Reich medals, badges and bars. You can find a nice WWI EKII for US$ 60-70. But, an 1870 EKII costs something like US$ 450-500.

Tony,

Amazing!!!!!!! Very Happy

Reservist,

Very nice cross! Surprised

Regards,

Diego.
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monfort · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject:

Hi everybody

here is mine

No marks on the solderd ring.

Magnetic

Any comments?

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RoyA · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject:

Here's an example I just picked up at the SOS from Stephen Previtera.
It's pictured in The Iron Time, 1st Edition, page 149.

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gregM · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject:

Here are some of my 1870s and a 1813--

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Biro · Lite Contributor Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 13

Hello Diego...

Can I politely suggest you post your 1870 cross on a few other more 'medal specific' forums (WAF/GMIC) for comment. I'm afraid your cross is not a genuine period example, and the ribbon is almost certainly not authentic either.

For example..

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242354&highlight=1870+fake

Best Regards

Marshall