Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse 1914.

[O.S.V.]

Hi guys!

Prompt, who the vendor of EK?

Regards
Sergey

[morel5000]

Ebay?

Just kidding. It has a generic core, so if there is no maker mark then it will be difficult to pin point the maker.

The pin is interesting. I'll check my files.

Best regards,
Michel

[Valter Gorenc]

Pin looks replacement to me, as well as hook - look at soldering marks around the hook. But the whole cross looks genuine to me (repaired at some point).

[morel5000]

I'm not sure it is a replacement.

[O.S.V.]

There is no repair.

[streptile]

Ebay?

I also don't know the maker of this cross, but I have seen this exact type before, and I agree with Michel that it is original and unrepaired.

I guess it's my turn to upload photos so the thread does not become lost:

[kriztof]

Wasn't this pin discussed a short while ago? Whatever, its a good and accepted pin type but there does appear to be some solder splatter around the catch, possibly the photo ?


Chris

[morel5000]

Yes, the catch is resoldered.

Best regards,
Michel

[Valter Gorenc]

Yes, the catch is resoldered.

Best regards,
Michel

That's what I saw first. About the pin I wasn't sure and I never saw one like this, but of course I accept the opinion of more experienced guys. Lesson learned!

[morel5000]

Hey Valter,

the pin got my attention too, too bad the catch is resoldered.

Here is the picture I got the comparison from courtesy of a well known dealer as I don't have one in hand.
Does the cross has a WS frame?

Best regards,

Michel

[O.S.V.]

catch....