Schickle Knightscross

[Dietrich Maerz]

A friend of mine asked me to post this cross for him.

[Dietrich Maerz]

The reverse

[Dietrich Maerz]

The interesting part is the lack of definition of the core. Here's the 1813 date:

[Dietrich Maerz]

The 1939 date

[Brian S]

The interesting part is the lack of definition of the core. Here's the 1813 date:

Perhaps rusting under the paint. I've seen that on 1870 crosses.

[Franco]

One explanation might be that it recieved double the amount of undercoat for some reason.And one other point.Didnt O.S stamp their wartime crosses 800 on the lower arm?
Cheers Franco