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    Posted 12 years ago

    Dr_Rambow
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    "Eurenkreuz des Weltkrieg" was made to commemorate those who fought (and died) during the Great War. Instituted on July 13th 1934 by President von Hindenburg, and as a result was known as a "Hindenburg Cross" forever after.

    This is the combatant class for veterans. There are two other classes, the noncombatant which simply omits the swords, and the next-of-kin (given to mothers and widows), which is missing the swords and is finished in black.

    Very neat piece that I was excited to find over the weekend.

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    1. Militarist Militarist, 12 years ago
      The wreath is also different on the noncombatant and next of kin versions.
    2. Dr_Rambow Dr_Rambow, 12 years ago
      Thanks everyone! Yeah, I realized that after I had posted this. Oak leaves (important German symbol) instead of laurel leaves on the non-combatant and next of kin.
    3. Militarist Militarist, 12 years ago
      The crosses exist in bronze and bronze plated steel which is magnet. The crosses are so common that many collect them by maker. A list of makers marks is on the Wehrmacht Awards site.
    4. Dr_Rambow Dr_Rambow, 12 years ago
      Ah yes, it is magnetic. I don't usually buy militeria on line (scared of fakes), so I try to buy exclusively in person. Yeah, like many German awards (EKIIs, both 1914 and '39) these were made by the millions. That being said, I really don't see many where I live, so it's still exciting for me to find this kind of thing. Sill looking for non-combatant and NOK, so I'll be busy for a while. Thanks again!

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