Eisernes Keuz 2. Klasse unknown maker

[Chrish124]

This Iron Cross presents a bit of a mystery to me. It has beads that cross each other at the beading corners, similar to some types of Juncker (lattice type of effect), but it doesn't have a lug for the suspension ring (The only lug-less Juncker I am familiar with is a Schinkel form). The 1s on both the obverse and reverse dates have very narrow bases. The reverse date is much smaller and shallower than the obverse date. If anyone recognizes this cross, I would love to hear about it.


Weight: 19.21g
Dimensions: 44.7mm x 44.9mm
Magnetic Core: Yes
Ribbon: Does not glow
Markings: None

[BMB]

Hi!
It is a so called # frame type by maker Schenkl ”27” IMO. Attaches pictures of my two types to compare with.

Image 1-3: # frame type, um
Image 4-6: Standard frame type, mm 27

Best regards
Martin

[Chrish124]

Thank you BMB, this information has been very helpful. I had noticed the similarity of the 3's in my unknown cross to the 3's in my 27 I have in my collection, and the core's overall appearance of a Vienna manufacture. However, the beading in the frame was so unlike anything I had seen before, I had concerns it could have been a post war manufacture.

Thanks again for your help in this matter, I can now label it and officially add it to the collection.