I got this today and have a few questions, first the frame beading is extremely worn on the front and perfect on the back also the date on the front and back dont seem to match..It,s maker marked 24. Any oppinions?
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Originally posted by Eric K.Thats what I was thinking but why are the dates different (front,back)when its a solid Iron core??
Eric
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Its an original 24.
The dates shouldnt match front and rear.1939 should be on the front and 1813 on the rear.
Yes,this would have a solid core.The paint is typical of a worn example.
1813 indicates the institution date of the first iron crosses in Prussia.
1939 indicates the reinsitution of the iron cross by hitler in 1939 on the 1st of september.The invasion of Poland.
An open suspension ring isnt common but is seen.
Its the smooth beading and the split frame indicate to me this cross has had a mega hard life but it is original.
regards keifer
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Hi Eric,
It looks like a 24. One thing about these is the finish is a VERY flat black. Also, looking at mine, the swaz is very refined (crisp edges). Looking at yours, it may be possible that someone tried to open it to paint the core. Are those brush strokes I see on the obverse, or is it the photo?
I understood what you meant about the dates. Several EK's have numbers that differ (shape) from front to back. That's another thing about 24's, they have very low dates.
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