Randow cross

[IR61]

Hi!

Here is a cross i am trying to buy but first i like to hear if its worth spending money on or if i should let it go.....

I have tried to search the forum but no good results...thats why i am asking you guys,


Kind regards Tommy

[IR61]

Nobody have an idea? If i knew i wouldent ask..but i dont have a clue...
I have Heard of a order that looks like the von Randow cross but never seen.

Kind regards Tommy

[Destruction]

Stay away, it's for sure not a Randow cross.

[IR61]

Hi Serg!

Okay,can you tell me whats wrong with it? And can somebody show me how an original cross looks like?

Tommy

[mchap]

Some information. Its not good at all, the center pinches inward too much and the backing is not typical.

The original post has a link you should check out....
http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/26...an-medals-ww1/

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/imperi...randow-230836/

[Brian L.]

Some information. Its not good at all, the center pinches inward too much and the backing is not typical.

The original post has a link you should check out....
http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/26...an-medals-ww1/

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/imperi...randow-230836/

The one on warrelics is a modern fake made in Russia.

The problem with the one under discussion is the enamel looks too thick, which is a tell-tale trait of cold acrylic enamel. The enamel should be almost flush to the cross with only a slightly rounded surface. There have been a lot of this exact type on eBay over the last year.

The classic von Randow is slightly smaller than this, is silvered brass or tombak and has a thin needle pin with a small flange-style hinge.