Help with Ek 1 1914

[gmu]

Hello, I have this Iron Cross 1st class which came as part of a group. It is slightly vaulted. I am no expert on these pieces, so I would like to know your opinion about it. First of all, is it good? Is it made during 1914-1918 period, or later? What firm manufactured this cross? Thanks in advance.

[VtwinVince]

Nice private purchase period piece.

[gmu]

Nice private purchase period piece.

Thank you very much

[gmu]

This is the group. It came in a period made display case...

[gmu]

The HoHx has no maker's mark...

[gmu]

[Green]

Beautifull Medal-bar and cross....all together a nice perode group

[VtwinVince]

Lovely group.Is the HOH silver gilt or gold?

[gmu]

Lovely group.Is the HOH silver gilt or gold?

Thanks. It might be.. I really cannot tell for sure.

[gmu]

I meant to say It might be gold. I am not sure...

[gregM]

That's a good looking group and a very nice Ek1.
I wish I could help with a makers name but I don't know who made this one.

[streptile]

Very nice. In my opinion the EK1 is by FR or W. These are difficult to differentiate without counting beads, etc.

The HOH is a medalbar type rather than an award type. I've seen this type in bronze or silver gilt, never gold. From your photos it seems like it could be gold but I have some doubts. With no marks whatsoever I would assume bronze gilt but I could be wrong.

Excellent group

[gregM]

Very nice. In my opinion the EK1 is by FR or W. These are difficult to differentiate without counting beads, etc.

very interesting. I have a similar cross that I have always believed was a FR
but was never sure. This helps reinforce my guess work.