1870 EK2 Opinions

[Gary B]

Hi,

Looking for opinions on this 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class. Thanks.

Gary B

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Reverse

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Crown

[RoyA]

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W

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1870 date

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Fw

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Oaks

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1813

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Mm

[Gary B]

No comments??

[gregM]

Just my opinion but it doesn't look right to me.

[Stephen Previtera]

Just say “no.”

I would say no to this piece. At least from the period of 1870/71. It may be a WW I production but more likely a WW I modification. Details and level of crown is what I use for my guide. The crispness is simply not there.
SP

[Biro]

I'm with Greg and Stephen...

Maker marks on 1870 EK2's instantly put me off......not too mention it's close similarity to this recent Detlev Niemann fake...also maker marked.

I think it may be of the type discueed here a while back - although, frustratingly, most of the pictures which make sense of this thread have now gone...... 1870 EK2 variant?

good luck

Marshall

[Gary B]

Thanks to everyone for their comments!

Gary B