Does this one look OK or not ?

[rupertx]

I no very little about German items of any sort but I picked this one up recently and wondered if its original or a copy.
There are no makers marks on the back which I can see but the core is magnetic.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

It looks OK, but not for WW1 issue.

I'm guessing the size is closer to 44x44 mm?

If so, I'd say it is later Third Reich or early 57er issue, as I've seen that type of hinge/pin/catch on both the above-mentioned periods.

Still quite collectible and it's in decent condition.

Regards
Mike

[rupertx]

It is indeed 44mm x 44mm

So you reckon its OK then ?

what sort of money should I be asking for it ?

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

Yes, it's OK - for the period of say 1942 through to 1965 or so.

As for ballpark price, anywhere from US$90 to US$150 - depends if you can find a variant collector missing an example from this period.

Regards
Mike

[rupertx]

Thank you...Most useful information.

Why would it have a 1914 insert if it dates from the mid 40's , is that common ?

Im a little confused by that.

[Steve Campbell]

Was probably a private purchase cross, bought by an individual who had earned it during WW1 but needed to replace his original one because iit was lost, damaged etc.

[ekhunter]

S&l

It's an S&L made cross.

[rupertx]

OK...sorry for my ignorance but what is an S&L made cross ?

Does it affect its value ? what should I expect to get for this ?

[ekhunter]

OK...sorry for my ignorance but what is an S&L made cross ?

Does it affect its value ? what should I expect to get for this ?

S&L stands for Steinhauer & Luck. They manufactered crosses.

[rupertx]

Thank you for your help and information gentlemen.
This is now listed on the dreaded unmentionable auction site.