ww1 ek2

[will jones]

Hi , this is my first step into german awards , the ring is marked KO , any opinions on condition or originality will be greatfully received ,
Thanks
Will

[William Kramer]

Will,

You have a very nice medal bar that is absolutely authentic IMO.

William Kramer

[will jones]

Thanks William , thought it was good but always good to get a second opinion , I have just naturally crossed over from British awards to German , can you or anyone else recommend a good reference book on WW1 German awards in which I could invest ?
Kind regards
Will.

[will jones]

KO Königliches Münzamt Orden Berlin. I believe there was doubt as to whether or not this was the manufacturer KO , is that still the case ?
Thanks ,
Will.

[Ian Hulley]

Sorry I can't comment on the KO marking but the medal bar dates to post 1934 when the Honour Cross (for Combatants in this case) was instituted by Hindenburg ... hence it's common name the Hindenburg Cross.

Nice simple and original bar and button hole version for the button hole of a civilian jacket.

Cheers, Ian.