Assmann Maker Marked Hindenburg Cross

[Rolf D.]

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How many others have seen WWII manufacturers also make a WWI medal?
Any others like this?

[John Harman]

Rolf,

I have one exactly like it. Since the Hindenburg Cross was intro'd in 1934, it is true that many producers of WWII medals and badges also produced these. Overhoff u. Cie., Steinhauer u. Lueck, Paul Meybauer, Chr. Lauer, JMME, Osang, Glaser u. Soehne, Deschler u. Soehne, Carl Po(e)llath, and C.E. Junker are a few other examples of producers of Hindenburg Crosses who also produced many other items just prior to and during WWII.

[landsknechte]

Originally Posted by John Harman

Rolf,

I have one exactly like it. Since the Hindenburg Cross was intro'd in 1934, it is true that many producers of WWII medals and badges also produced these. Overhoff u. Cie., Steinhauer u. Lueck, Paul Meybauer, Chr. Lauer, JMME, Osang, Glaser u. Soehne, Deschler u. Soehne, Carl Po(e)llath, and C.E. Junker are a few other examples of producers of Hindenburg Crosses who also produced many other items just prior to and during WWII.

Would it be possible to trace such a piece, given that number stamped on the plate?

--Chris

[John Harman]

Originally Posted by landsknechte

Would it be possible to trace such a piece, given that number stamped on the plate?

--Chris

Chris,

While I can't read what's behind the pin, that number is most likely a DRGM number, i.e., a patent number for that type of sewn on pin construction.

[Alex K.]

Here is one from Chr. Lauer Nürnberg

[landsknechte]

Originally Posted by John Harman

Chris,

While I can't read what's behind the pin, that number is most likely a DRGM number, i.e., a patent number for that type of sewn on pin construction.

Drat.. I was hoping that it might have been some sort of serial number.

Thanks,
--Chris

[Chris Taylor]

I'm afraid that is just a DRGM serial number, similar to the ones on the back of DRL Sports badges. To bad you couldn't trace this one.

Here's my Assmann marked button hole device.

In addition to the 1914/18 & Ek2 it also has a Saxon Friedrich August medal ribbon.

[Chris Taylor]

Here's the back with Assmann "A"....