This W&L SB EK1 was acquired last weekend. It conforms to the description found in The Iron Cross 1. Class by Maerz & Stimson - including the pinched bead and the cross-hatched corners. This particular core exhibits the "lost foot" 1 as commented upon by Stefan:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...lights=L55+EK1
A quick search through the WAF archives reveals that this flaw has been seen on a number of occasions. The limited number presented suggests it might be more common in the SB format than the PB versions. Perhaps WAF members could weigh-in with information based on examples in their collections.
For those of you interested in the physical parameters, here is the relevant information:
* three piece construction
* iron core
* width = 43.90mm
* height = 43.75 mm
* weight = 18.5 gm (cross only)
* weight = 23.7 gm (cross and backing plate)
While far from pristine, this cross has a "character" that I quite enjoy.
Cheers,
George
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...lights=L55+EK1
A quick search through the WAF archives reveals that this flaw has been seen on a number of occasions. The limited number presented suggests it might be more common in the SB format than the PB versions. Perhaps WAF members could weigh-in with information based on examples in their collections.
For those of you interested in the physical parameters, here is the relevant information:
* three piece construction
* iron core
* width = 43.90mm
* height = 43.75 mm
* weight = 18.5 gm (cross only)
* weight = 23.7 gm (cross and backing plate)
While far from pristine, this cross has a "character" that I quite enjoy.
Cheers,
George
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