The Poetschke Iron Cross

[Sebastian Bianchi]

The first question should be, are the frame and the core of this cross period original?

I think you know the answer to that question, if you don't, you've not read this thread carefully enough.

[InfanterieSammler]

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[Sebastian Bianchi]

If that is the case, then I have never been more stunned or disappointed in my collecting life. All I can say is 'Thank you' to those who have contributed to this thread and brought the painful truth to light - John

John, let me hedge that by saying that this my opinion, and of course that of those who posted in this thread sharing that point of view.

I wouldn't have it in my collection.

But I don't. You do, and that is the only person who needs to happy with it. Look at the facts, at the opinion of the people, and make up your mind.

[Sebastian Bianchi]

And, may I add, I am sorry about the diagnosis.

[Luftm40]

John, ditto to Seba's last comments...I hope whoever sold this to you will make it right.

[Erich B.]

Same here--I hope that you are able to get a refund without trouble.
Erich

[Eric JB]

To John and maybe also to others,

No I am not going to talk about the Cross.

About the engraving, my mother is a certificated / qualified jeweller, and I sometimes visit the goldsmith who is working there, he is also a real master in engraving, and believe me, a man (or woman) who understand his (or her) own craftsmanwork, and works not only with machines but also out his (or her) free hand can make things look like engraved yesterday - for a weddingring - or engrave it like it was done hundreds of years ago - on a 18th century serverplate.

yours
Eric-Jan Bakker