Prinzen 1870 just arrived

[Glenn R]

Latest addition to the collection, your comments gratefully appreciated Gentlemen;
Cross size 36.5mm x 36.5mm. Oakleaves 18mm wide x 13mm high.

[Glenn R]

closeup obverse;

[Glenn R]

Close up reverse, (core is "rattly");

[Glenn R]

Oakleaves obverse;

[Glenn R]

Oakleaves reverse;

[Glenn R]

Size comparison with standard unmarked piece;

[Glenn R]

The soldering, construction and core details are really high quality.

[George Stimson]

I think it's identical to this one -- except that yours has the proper-sized Oaks properly affixed.

[Glenn R]

I think you're right George, core details look remarkably similar. Any thoughts on a maker?

[George Stimson]

No, I have no idea who the maker could have been.

[Glenn R]

Me neither, thanks George.

[WW1wingman]

great item...

Hi,
Not an Iron Cross collector myself but i certainly appreciate this one ,it screams quality . A nice item and a good buy my friend.
WW1wingman

[Tim Tezer]

I've got one on hand (not my own, unfortunately) that seems identical, but no oakleaf. It is also unmarked. Frankly, I don't think you're going to find many maker-marked EK2 prinzen crosses.

Tim

[Eric Stahlhut]

Verrrry nice!



Funny how these Prinzens are seldom found with cases. They DO exist, but are pretty hard to find.

[Glenn R]

Thanks for all the comments chaps.