1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse mm: RW/Unknown

**buellmeister** · 05-11-2018, 10:21 PM

Gents,

Here is another cross from the vault. This has a "muffin" crown which at first glance looked as though it could have been made by, B.H. Mayer. However, the thin lined, "W" is different. This cross is classified as of unknown origin from my old files and I'm happy to see what the experts have to say about this one.

Joel

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 05-11-2018 10:21 PM

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**Wilko** · 05-14-2018, 03:38 PM

Nice EK Joel. Another lovely textured core and the medal is in great condition. I, like you, look forward to hearing more about this cracker.
Ken

**rbminis** · 05-14-2018, 04:11 PM

by Wilko

Nice EK Joel. Another lovely textured core and the medal is in great condition. I, like you, look forward to hearing more about this cracker.
Ken

The texturing on this core comes from the fact that it is an early, sand cast, core.
Some core texturing is from the finish alone.
Ralph.

**buellmeister** · 05-15-2018, 01:51 AM

Thank you Gentlemen!

**Chopperman** · 05-15-2018, 02:10 AM

I have seen other examples of R.W. marked crosses but to my knowledge, we still
do not know who the maker was.

**buellmeister** · 05-15-2018, 02:13 AM

Greg,

Another ongoing mystery. Got to love it!

**buellmeister** · 06-29-2018, 10:26 AM

Gents,

Here is another recently purchased cross which shows the remnants of the RW stamp. I wanted to post another example to showcase the narrow lines of the "W" on the obverse. I find this style striking and unique unto its own.