Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse ?

[HGD]

Picked up this EK1 today. marked 134? opinions, Manufacturer?

[rbminis]

Not a number that I am familiar with, wait for other opinions.
Ralph.

[bsiwula1]

Hello HGD. Is the core magnetic? My concern is there's no apparent visible seam around the perimeter. But I believe the maker is or is trying to be Otto Klein? Perhaps search for other crosses from this maker and compare. Best regards.

Brian



Edit: It should not be magnetic as it appears to have a brass core

[HGD]

Yes Magnetic. There does seem to be a seam when viewed with a magnifying glass

[HGD]

I think the pic makes it look brass, I don't think it is.

[bsiwula1]

If it s magnetic then yeah it's definitely not brass. The seams are usually visibly seen w/o magnification but that's not definitive. The reverse almost looks Ike an anodized finish but I imagine too that's probably due to the photograhs. I did find one reference that did list Otto Klein as a EK1 maker but I'm finding it difficult to locate another example.

Brian

[rbminis]

Otto Klein made DKIS and DKIG but not EKI.
This is a Floch fake.
Ralph.

[HGD]

I found a couple of lists, albeit online, that says they did. What is your source?

[bsiwula1]

Otto Klein made DKIS and DKIG but not EKI.
This is a Floch fake.
Ralph.

That's what I was thinking as I found DK examples but no EK's that alone should raise ?'s. Not that i picked up on the Floch fake aspect, but great pickup Ralph.

Brian

[rbminis]

I found a couple of lists, albeit online, that says they did. What is your source?

Floch EKi mm 134 - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums
Plus, any other data base that I access does not include EK I by Otto Klein.
Ralph.