Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 19 May , 2019 Share Posted 19 May , 2019 Dear All, I attach two EKII groups for knowledgeable and eagle-eyed Great War Forum aficionados to comment upon, please!. As one can see, the lesser group of three was mounted in the conventional Imperial German style, with the EKII ribbon overlapping the second medal-ribbon, and so on... The rather more important-looking group (but apparently not an Officer's medals), was mounted "reverse", so to speak. What was the reason for that, one wonders? Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 19 May , 2019 Share Posted 19 May , 2019 It depended on who mounted the group and how he did it, there's no reason behind it. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 19 May , 2019 Author Share Posted 19 May , 2019 Dear Jan, Thanks for your welcome response. Kindest regards, Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 19 May , 2019 Share Posted 19 May , 2019 Kim, There is also a "real" reversed order in which the IC2 would be on the right hand side. That mounting is used on evening clothes (frack - tails). Look up frackspange for examples. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley John Lindsay Posted 19 May , 2019 Author Share Posted 19 May , 2019 Dear Jan, That's right. I once had an example. Attached is yet another one: taken at a pre-1939 wedding. The modest EKII never ceases to fascinate: awarded widely, but nonetheless coveted - latterly by collectors! Kindest regards, Kim.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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