Any Comments On This Cased Iron Cross 1st Class

[Van]

Something just looks weird about this cross, Is this a normal look for the back of the cross??? Thanks for any help.
Van

[Van]

front 1

[Van]

side

[Van]

a shot for the case really.

[Van]

another shot of the back

[Van]

front with case

[ekhunter]

It appears to be a B.H. Mayers (26), unless my tired eyes decieve me. This is a finish that is typical of this manufacturer, and this hinge and pin are generally accepted as being a correct pinback variation of this manufacturer.

[Van]

It is indeed mm 26, there is a picture with the cross by the case showing the back and it looks smoother, if that makes any since, Ill see if I can get it.
thanks for the reply.
Van

[Darrell]

Yep. That "other" 26 variation. While the majority (including me) accept these as original, there apparently still remain some doubters out there ....

[ekhunter]

Yep. That "other" 26 variation. While the majority (including me) accept these as original, there apparently still remain some doubters out there ....

I agree that their are some doubters, because anytime a lot of guys see a pin that remotely resembles anything like the ones that Floch used or copied, I think it makes them nervous. Understandbly so, but the finish is classic Mayers. I personally don't like this variation, but believe it to be original.

[Ludwig]

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Looks OK to me.

[Paratrooper]

Hi,

i agree. Thats a typical finish of a original B.H.Mayer.
I cannot understand why one should have doubts about the autheticy of this variation of the "26" EK 1. Class.
I would be very glad if someone would offer me such a nice piece.

Regards
Andreas