EK2 Prinzen 1870 - good or not?

[boch_62]

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[boch_62]

Please evaluate - is this EK2 cross prinzen size 27x27mm good ?
Iron core, silver frame ...
Thanks in advance.

Regards
Jarek

[Dansson]

I'm not very competent on Prinzens, but this one is fake in my opinion.

[boch_62]

I'm not very competent on Prinzens, but this one is fake in my opinion.

Honestly I'm surprised - I was not expecting ...

Regards
Jarek

[gregM]

Hi Jarek,
Daniel is correct. This is a common fake that was in wide circulation
about 10 years ago. It is known as the "small crown fake" or the
"stepped core fake" . If you do a forum seach for one of those
terms you will find several threads discussing them.

[streptile]

Unfortunately Daniel and Greg are correct. This one is not good.

[Don D.]

Unfortunately Daniel and Greg and Trevor are correct.

[boch_62]

Thanks all

I see that still waiting for me, a lot of learning in the topic of imperial crosses

Regards
Jarek

[streptile]

Thanks all

I see that still waiting for me, a lot of learning in the topic of imperial crosses

Regards
Jarek

As you know you can always contact me with quick questions for a quick answer.

[boch_62]

...and

[boch_62]

As you know you can always contact me with quick questions for a quick answer.

Now I understand why the cross was covered like a rash of rust. Rust, which easily adhered to the fingers and was easily removed by rubbing with a soft cotton cloth. It was not true rust

Jarek