War Merit 1st Class opinions

[Barney K]

Hi to All,Can I have your opinions on this Merit Medal,Thanks in advance,Barney

[Barney K]

War merit 1st Class

A bit closer

[Barney K]

Reverse

reverse shot

[Barney K]

Hinge

Hinge close up

[Barney K]

Catch

Catch close up

[Robert P.]

I have never seen a WMC with a wreath like this before...

[Adrian]

Any chance of a pic with the pin down?
At first glance it looks acceptable but there's something about it that I can't put my finger on.

[Robert P.]

This is the most defined wreath I have ever seen on a KVKI before....

Edit: I have never seen a wreath like this cross that started the thread.

[Barney K]

Reverse with pin

Thank you to all who have replied, here is a pic as requested of the reverse with pin in view,I hope this leads to a conclusion,Thanks Barney.

[Robert P.]

The long thin lower section of the pin look a little like either a Schickle or a Deumer. But the mid to upper section are not typical to either maker. Deumer usually always ends their pin ends with a slight bevel, and Schickle with a 'V' tip. I honestly have doubts regarding this cross, willing to call it a repro. I'm open for correction.

[Adrian]

I honestly have doubts regarding this cross, willing to call it a repro. I'm open for correction.

I agree with you Robert, I can't remember a pin like this on an original cross but I can't nail it to a repro either. Is it me or does the catch look unusual (on the large side) too?

[Robert P.]

It looks on the large side, yes. The finish is very nice too. Not that that would be a problem. But, on a cross that we cannot identify, that's not good.

[LuckyLuudje]

I also never seen this KvK before, but I am not really into KvK's
But that rust coming though the finish on the solder of the hinge botters me the most.

[Frank K]

Can't place this one either. The closest I can think of is a fake Floch.......

[cobra-2001]

Cross

It isnt a floch is it ?