Iron Cross 2nd class 1870, original??

[aurichnet]

Hello,
here are some pics of an EK 2 from 1870. What is your opinion? Real or fake? If real, is it from 1871, or a later one about 1900 ? Thank you for all answers!
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[Biro]

The pictures are very small - but even from this distance I suspect you will find that the '9th bead' on the crown will be 'larger' and 'brighter' than the rest.... in which case, you could read this thread...

1870 EK2 variant?

or do a search for '9th bead'.

Marshall

[aurichnet]

Hello,
very diffecould, there are more opinions! This one is not the same as Detlevs Fake of the Week. But Original?

[gregM]

I think Biro is right on with his evaluation. However to be positive
we would need to see larger, clear pictures of the front of the cross.

Here is an example of what to look for. The oversized 9th bead on the
crown. Every 9th bead fake also has the over/under style "8" with
the tear drop shape Os.

[aurichnet]

Here is an example of what to look for. The oversized 9th bead on the
crown. Every 9th bead fake also has the over/under style "8" with
the tear drop shape Os.[/QUOTE]

Hello,
Ive never heard about a oversized 9th bead on the
crown! Can you make a arrow to the part of the foto?

[gregM]

Use the search function--look up "9th bead"

9th bead from the left

[Biro]

...This one is not the same as Detlevs Fake of the Week. But Original?

I'm not sure I would agree with you on that... but then you have it in your hands.

The reverse date alone is enough for me to ID it...