ID This Cross

[Ammersee]

This cross looks old and well made, but what is it? Thanks, Ammersee

[Ammersee]

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[Ammersee]

I started this thread last April wanting info on this unusual Iron Cross. (EK2?)
Now, I have found another one. It seems obvious these are period pieces and are of high quality. Are they official EK2's or... ??? Here is the latest one I found. Ammersee

[Ammersee]

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[Don D.]

Looks like the same cross to me. Look at the missing paint on the core.

[leibregiment]

Don, agree same cross.............

[Ammersee]

Yes, you are correct...it looks like it is the same cross. Good eye! I never noticed. My questions still stands, though. Who made it? Is it an official EK2?
It's not a bad looking piece, whatever it is. Ammersee

[leibregiment]

Its a good looking piece whats the size.....also any makers mark on the ring, cheers, Paul

[Don D.]

The thin frame is more in line with the early 1813 crosses.

[leibregiment]

Well I would be happy to have it my collection......

[Don D.]

Is it one piece or three piece construction?

[Ammersee]

The description says 3 piece. It's on eBay. Here...have at it. Ammersee
http://cgi.ebay.com/WW1-German-iron-...d=p3286.c0.m14

[leibregiment]

Love to but US bidders only............

[pzrwest]

an just 35 bucks???? wouldn't an original 1914 EKII start at more than that?

[Ammersee]

That's about right for an opening bid. An unmarked EK2 closed for $26 last night. They generally close between $45 and $85. I've only seen a couple of Imperial EK2's close over $100, and these were in cases or had specific provenance. Ammersee