Help everyone. I recently received a War Merit Cross with Swords, and I would like to get some opinions on its legitimacy. Any comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Third Reich War Merit Cross
- Herr_Richard
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Re: Third Reich War Merit Cross
It's an original 2nd Cl. with the loop for the ribbon ring broken off.... unfortunately makes it fairly "worthless" value-wise but a decent filler until a complete one is available.
John G.
John G.
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Thank you, John. It's the only piece I have, so I'm happy to hear that it's at least authentic.
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"Thank you, John. It's the only piece I have, so I'm happy to hear that it's at least authentic."
I like your attitude. Although knowing intrinsic value is important, it's not the ultimate reason we collect these pieces of history. When anyone views my collections I never discuss values and feel they miss the point when their first question is "How much it that worth?"
I like your attitude. Although knowing intrinsic value is important, it's not the ultimate reason we collect these pieces of history. When anyone views my collections I never discuss values and feel they miss the point when their first question is "How much it that worth?"
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That's exactly how I look at it. These are timeless objects that have seen the history we didn't get to experience, and in some cases have traveled the world. Just the idea that I own a piece of history that could have potentially been lost forever is enough to warrant a special value to me.Dennis Redler wrote:I like your attitude. Although knowing intrinsic value is important, it's not the ultimate reason we collect these pieces of history. When anyone views my collections I never discuss values and feel they miss the point when their first question is "How much it that worth?"