Iron Cross first class opinions please?

[jlga]

Hi guys could I please have your opinion about this cross thank you very much Juan

[Robert P.]

Be careful, the acid may still be harmful to your hands or eyes.

R

[jlga]

Thanks Robert if I may ask I quite don't understand what you mean when you refer to acid this is a dugout cross

[Douglas 5]

Odd for sure ... hard to tell but could have a fat swas core .

Douglas

[jlga]

Thanks very much guys I really appreciate your help nevertheless I am still concerned about what Robert mentioned about the acid other than that would be interested to know about the cross itself that is maker and construction thanks very much Juan

[Hank C.]

Thanks very much guys I really appreciate your help nevertheless I am still concerned about what Robert mentioned about the acid other than that would be interested to know about the cross itself that is maker and construction thanks very much Juan

I believe he's saying this cross was artificially aged using acid to make it look old. The pin doesn't appear to be from any known maker. At least nothing I'm aware of.

Best
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[Douglas 5]

A question Juan :

Douglas

[jlga]

Hi Douglas, will try and get that information for you

[streptile]

These crosses are a little bit controversial but I believe it is a good, wartime period cross possibly made by Walter & Henlein of Gablonz.

[Douglas 5]

That was the maker I had in mind and was looking at .
Picture no longer needed Juan .

Douglas