Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse?

[Vernichtung]

hallo guys,

A guy bought this Ek1 as an original, but found out it is a fake?
it looks good to me, but I am not the expert. Could you tell me what too look for with these awards?

[bigmacglenn]

That is indeed a fake...Everything about it....All the information you need is right here on this forum, worth the research...
cheers, Glenn

[Nick Hessens]

This one is post war Souval made; based on the "Schinkel B" design. It sports a typical late 57 production St&L hardware with the so called large C catch and probably an open hinge block as well?

Here is another one, although with thicker beading and an earlier hardware.

Regards

[harryamb2]

bad.

[HARRY THE MOLE]

At least I was luckier when I bought mine, it was only £10 from a sci-fi stall - although it did look original to me!

[Eisernes Kreuz 2]

[QUOTE=Nick Hessens;1366865]This one is post war Souval made; based on the "Schinkel B" design. It sports a typical late 57 production St&L hardware with the so called large C catch and probably an open hinge block as well?
+1
Here is another one, although with thicker beading and an earlier hardware.

[Danny Warlick]

I've made a friend that has collected for almost 40 years that has been kind enough to take me under his wing and teach me what to look for. But it's so much to take in and really gives me a lot of respect for the people who have collected and are nice enough to share their knowledge.
Some I've encountered are grumpy and act like you should know everything already and are quite condescending when someone asks about an item that turns out to be fake. If they don't ask, how will they know? The only stupid question it's the one you don't ask.
Everyone starts learning somewhere.

[Eisernes Kreuz 2]

+1

I've made a friend that has collected for almost 40 years that has been kind enough to take me under his wing and teach me what to look for. But it's so much to take in and really gives me a lot of respect for the people who have collected and are nice enough to share their knowledge.
Some I've encountered are grumpy and act like you should know everything already and are quite condescending when someone asks about an item that turns out to be fake. If they don't ask, how will they know? The only stupid question it's the one you don't ask.
Everyone starts learning somewhere.