1914 iron cross 1st Class L/54 from WWII

[H.Guderian]

Is this 1914 iron cross 1st Class L/54 from WWII completely original?
Thanks in advance, George


Looking an U-Boat Commander White PATROL visor cap named with tested provenance

[H.Guderian]

[Green]

Is this 1914 iron cross 1st Class L/54 from WWII completely original?
Thanks in advance, George


Looking an U-Boat Commander White PATROL visor cap named with tested provenance

IMO completely original......very nice cross

[H.Guderian]

IMO completely original......very nice cross

Thanks for your comments
What is a fair price for it more o less?

[Dansson]

IMO completely original......very nice cross

Green is right

[Jelle M.]

Nice cross but weird contrast between obverse and reverse.

[gregM]

Nice cross but weird contrast between obverse and reverse.

I agree.

[H.Guderian]

I'm agree with Nightstalker, maybe for give an impression of WWI award? or distinguish it from the old medals. I'm not an expert on WWI medals from WWII.

[Dansson]

One reason for the contrast difference could be that the obverse has been in contact with more oxygen than the reverse, e.g. several years displayed in a case or something similiar.

+ the reverse seems to have something that looks like frosting (?).

[H.Guderian]

One reason for the contrast difference could be that the obverse has been in contact with more oxygen than the reverse, e.g. several years displayed in a case or something similiar.

+ the reverse seems to have something that looks like frosting (?).

Very reasonable explanation Dansoon, thanks for share your experience!