Another one-piece EK1 1914

[JensF.]

Any opinions on this one? In my opinion it is an private purchased original from the late 30s. One-piece brass.

[JensF.]

Back with the late 30s pinback:

[JensF.]

Another shot of pinback and catch:

[Eric Stahlhut]

Hi Jens,


I remember when you first posted this cross. I have an identical example in far worse condition than the one you posess, but the construction characteristics are identical. Funny how your example shows quite a bit of wear on front, but the reverse is basically very clean. Do you think that the core was repainted at some point? It's hard to tell from the pic.

best,


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[Dez H]

The numerals on the front remind me of the one piece Polish fake crosses, although the reverse does look pretty good.

Not sure on this one.

[JensF.]

Thanks. The inner side of the pin also shows some wear traces.

[JensF.]

Under the number 8370 you will find a similar cross at Weitze.