Rote kreuz opinions

[victorbaule]

Hello, I have this item, but Im not sure that is a good one.

All opinions are welcome.

Thaks.

[RonR]

Sorry to say that it is not a good Fire Brigade 1st Class Honor cross.


A good one to compare....


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[walhalla125]

Sorry to say that it is not a good Fire Brigade 1st Class Honor cross.


A good one to compare....


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what you announced. Is it that only one manufacturer manufactured this plate? Does it have to be crooked? so that it is 100% original?
Thanks in advance

[Ian Hulley]

The only maker of the Fire Cross 1st Type 1st Class was W.Deumer ... as shown by Ron, and yes, they are all vaulted.


Ian

[walhalla125]

The only maker of the Fire Cross 1st Type 1st Class was W.Deumer ... as shown by Ron, and yes, they are all vaulted.


Ian

I understand then that there was only one manufacturer of this plate ..... W.Deumer and if I do not make it ... the others are reproductions ... is that so?
I never mark your fabrications? .....
Best regards.

[victorbaule]

thanks for your apreciate opinion. What do you think about this one?

[Ian Hulley]

Sadly it appears to be a second class that has been gold washed. Rather like the debate between toned silver Heer helmet decals and gold Kriegsmarine ones unless you have the 2 side by side it can be hard to tell BUT when you see a real gold one they are immediately obvious.


Here are 2 comparison shots I was sent to demonstrate the point (my gold-washed example is on the left in both instances)











I sent my examples back from whence they came for a refund and gave up ever finding a real 1st Class of either early or later type. In fact I've actually become quite disillusioned with the medal collecting scene and haven't bought another one since.

Sorry, Ian.