Randow Cross

[novara]

Hello Gents,

What do you think about this example? Can it be a post WW2 cross is it just a copy?

Thanks.

Andrew

[novara]

Gents,

What do you think?

Andrew

[Green]

Maybe you can ask your question here: Freikorps / Weimar Period Forum (1918-1933)

[novara]

Thanks for your comment but the hardware on this cross seems to be similar to post WW2 / 57er awards, I am fully aware that these were not made in the Weimar Republic era.

The St&L hardware on the Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse is almost identical, have a look.

[Nigel N]

Looking at the piece, the finish etc. it is surely postwar.....
As you said Andrew, S&L did use that type of hardware, with the locking clasp, but I don't believe it was unique to them??
Having said that, S&L would be a likely candidate for maker I would have thought???
-Nigel

[Alex W.]

Here is the post about my St&L Deutschritter Cross

Regards,
Alex

[novara]

Thanks guys, I will provide better photos once I have received it.

Andrew

[novara]

Gents,

I have finally bought two of these, have a look, what do you think? This is the first one, second to follow.

Thanks.

Andrew

[novara]

.... photos of the 2nd example.

[Nigel N]

Hi Andrew!
I would say later S&L pieces.....
The pillow effect on the enamel is very similar to S&L's PLM's. the pin and locking catch system was used on certain later S&L pieces, and the black solder around the hinge and catch mounting plates is typical for S&L on later pieces too!!
The striations on the reverse, especially the first piece is also seen on later S&L war and qualification badges!!
-Nigel