Iron Cross Real or Fake?

[groserm]

Here is a Iron Cross I have an opportunity to purchase. Looks real maker mark 20. Three layer construction. But I have read most Iron Crosses had a wider pin.

Need assistance fast since I am supposed to do the transaction on Sat.

[groserm]

Here is the other one that is for sale.

[Danny70]

Hi groserm,

Both crosses are good, genuine wartime crosses.

The first is a standard '20' marked Zimmermann, and the pin is typical of this maker.

The second is an early unmarked Deumer with a Zimmermann style pin, more than likely this is copper plated ferrous core as opposed to a solid brass core (common among these pieces).

Can't tell you much about the EK2 from that picture alone.

Regards - Danny

[Stewy S]

Both look good to me too. Danny's the "EK master",what he don't know ain't worth knowing IMO. Stewy S

[Woolgar]

Both look good to me too. Danny's the "EK master",what he don't know ain't worth knowing IMO. Stewy S

I second that Stewy ! His knowledge is amazing !

Nick

[j dubbel]

hi peeps and stewy just kidding

both ek1 are fine guys nice crosses
ek2 is iffy and i dont like it not even from that picture

[groserm]

Thanks Danny, Stewy, jdubbel, Nick.

I wish I found this site a month ago. I am new at collecting. Made some big mistakes. Stewy helped me from making a big one the other day. Finally got some books on collecting WW2 militaria. But it is nice being able to get infomation from knowledgeable collectors as yourselfs.

Thanks,

Rick

[Jan]

I like the wear on the scond one is it still for sale??

Rgds Jan

[groserm]

Thanks again to everyone that posted. I ended up purchasing both Iron Crosses this morning.