Original or fake? (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse.)

**MangoBaobab** · 05-27-2012, 08:23 PM

I want to buy an Iron Cross so i got this offer. The seller doesn't know if it's an original one or a fake one. He also sells some copies of iron cross as well as some other original medals. Is this one a copy or a real one?

Original or fake? (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse.)

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-27-2012 08:23 PM

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**Woolgar** · 05-27-2012, 08:28 PM

Hi Mango

Welcome to the forum

Its a known fake I'm afraid

Nick

**Adrian** · 05-27-2012, 10:23 PM

Yes, welcome. As Nick says, this is a fake cross. Try a search for '51' and you will see a few more.examples.

**MangoBaobab** · 05-27-2012, 10:50 PM

Thanks! I guess I'll just have to keep on looking! I'll come here again you were both very helpful!
Best wishes

**Adrian** · 05-28-2012, 12:46 AM

There are plenty of EK1s about, if you find another, pleaae post it for opinions before spending any money.

**all1knew** · 05-31-2012, 03:55 AM

Hello there,

A reproduction that has been out for some time now, and typically found with the mark of "51" on the reverse pin. A fairly good quality "filler" but that's all its good for, and certainly not as good as the "Floch" fake. I would say between this and the Floch fake, they are the most commonly encountered reproduction EK on the open market today, so it is a must for any collector to familiarize themselves with these two fakes and how to easily identify them.

William Kramer