Richard Auld Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Nice cross, I missed a double stamped cross the other day (summer), it was similar looking but I only got a quick look as the bloke that bought it wouldn't let me have a proper look, very competative here on the flee markets, big pissing contest mostly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 The fool afraid you would run off with it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Nice little Saxon Bar consisting of Saxony's Friedrich August Medal in Silver on war ribbon and Hindenburg Cross. The Friedrich August Medal was awarded for Meritorious Service to NCO's and enlisted ranks. During war it was Saxony's equivalent of the EK II. If awarded during peace time the ribbon was yellow with two outer black stripes and a slimmer black stripe running down the middle. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 A Bavaria first bar, consisting of Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with Crown, the crown being for a single act deemed of exceptional bravery or as a second awarding. And Iron Cross 2nd Class. I say Bavaria first as the Bavarian MvK us mounted ahead of the Prussian EK II. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 Mecklenburg Strelitz Cross for Distinction in War. Their equivalent of the EK II. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Mike like the ribbon wear again on the last one near the ring. Hard/expensive to fake , especialy if you get it wrong! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 You have a good eye Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Nice bar Mike, good start to the year or did you have it already? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just got in Richard, birthday present to self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sometimes you just have to! At least that way you know you won't be disappointed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hesse Silver Bravery Medal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 What base metal is struck from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Started out as silver in 1894 until the start of the war at which time the silver content got less and less until they were finally made in silver plated war metal (zinc) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 Nice Prussian bar with a Schwarzburg Rudolstadt connection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 Saxon bar. Friedrich August Medal with 1914-1916 War Merit Clasp with a Saxon 15 Year Long Service Cross 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 I really wish the pictures would appear in the order I choose instead of randomly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Nice bars, the picture thing keeps you on your toes! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class, 3rd form (1913-1918) with matchbox type case. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Brilliant set of medals Mike....Well done in finding them and thanks for showing us all on MCN Best to you...Desert Rat/ Ian P.S. I think it is the same as yours dug up from the Somme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Hello Ian, yours looks like the Prussian Cross of Merit. See my avatar. They came in silver and gold. Edited September 18, 2020 by Mike H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hello Mike, Thanks for the info on this medal....If I had not seen yours I wouldn't have found out.....Thanks! Great selection of medals and again thanks for showing us on MCN..... .Have a good weekend & Best to you. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 I think I may have misspoke, Prussian War Aid medal more then likely. It's a 1 piece medal right? The center disc's are not separate pieces or are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Hello Mike, What you have shown us on MCN......are brilliant, We, I am sure are all grateful for you showing us such a wonderful selection of medals. I know you are hiding more somewhere?........Hope to see some more of your collection on MCN soon. Best to you.....Desert Rat/ Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Hello Mike, Exactly right just a one piece medal, I know nothing about medals and I am glad you are on MCN with the other medal specialists to assist and help us with our buying and finding out if they are original or not?.....as it is today so may well made replicas....which we can all fall for and buy, then lose out! Thanks for your kind help and Best Wishes......Desert Rat/ Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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