An Interesting Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse / 1 Klasse mit Schwertern
I picked this up at a local Militaria show last weekend.
When it was handed to me, I knew it was different. When it was put in my hand, I immediately felt that the reverse was not flat but rather, it was actually a KVK 2.
The jump ring has been removed and the hinge and pin have been soldered to the reverse. Although there still appears to be some of the frosting remaining where the jump ring was removed, I believe it is tarnish.
The pin has been soldered solidly within the hinge so it will not open. There is no catch.
I have found out that it is a late war, zinc, Deschler Kriegsverdienstkreuz and the pin and hinge set up is for a pre war Deumer EK I.
It cost me about the same as a normal KVK II so I am not worried about it, I just liked it.
Ralph.
When it was handed to me, I knew it was different. When it was put in my hand, I immediately felt that the reverse was not flat but rather, it was actually a KVK 2.
The jump ring has been removed and the hinge and pin have been soldered to the reverse. Although there still appears to be some of the frosting remaining where the jump ring was removed, I believe it is tarnish.
The pin has been soldered solidly within the hinge so it will not open. There is no catch.
I have found out that it is a late war, zinc, Deschler Kriegsverdienstkreuz and the pin and hinge set up is for a pre war Deumer EK I.
It cost me about the same as a normal KVK II so I am not worried about it, I just liked it.
Ralph.
