original "Schinkelform" EK1?

[Richtofen]

hi Im looking at getting this one but I would love to know if its authentic first opinions?

[Panzersaurus]

At first glance this one looks ok, but upon closer investigation it appears that it has a catch that I have never seen in a shinkel cross before and the rust looks fairly new. I would wait for others opinions though.

[Adrian]

A known fake from Latvia I'm afraid.

There is another one here. Note the date, the beading and reverse set up are identical.

[Richtofen]

I see....... thank you for the help I almost got this one too

[Adrian]

How much is being asked for it?

[Richtofen]

$485 first red flag I guess

[timothy]

These clowns sure can fake a iron cross these days that is good. GLad I stay away from medals any more unless in my own circle of friends. timothy

[Adrian]

$485 first red flag I guess

Yes. I don't know exactly how much a cased Schinkel EK1 goes for these days but I would expect it to be a four figure number.

[Adrian]

These clowns sure can fake a iron cross these days that is good. GLad I stay away from medals any more unless in my own circle of friends. timothy

To be honest Timothy, it isn't that good in comparison to an original. There are several red flags as noted in post #3. It's just a question of remembering them.

[Woolgar]

Totally wrong hardware.

Here is my Deumer Schinkel and I have posted a pic of a Meybauer Schinkel pin set up

Nick