Wwi german iron cross first class silver vaulted

[guns ltd]

I need an opinion on this cross. I have never seen one like this one before. Could anyone give me some insight on this one? These are the only pictures I have.
Is it real or fake?? Value??? I am maybe going to buy this one.
Thanks,
John

[Walkwolf]

I believe it's good.........

[guns ltd]

Thanks Steve

[bigmacglenn]

Indeed a good cross, Private Purchase...a desirable slightly vaulted Screwback 800 Silver...
I'm sure Greg/Chopperman will be able to provide more details...
cheers, Glenn

[Walkwolf]

Vaulted screw-back types seem to cost more than flat pin-back
crosses or vaulted pin-backs. I'd guess a rough estimate
of $350-$400.........

[guns ltd]

Thanks Glenn and Steve. I am sure Greg will chime in on this one. It is on an auction so I posted before going deep into this.
I also posted an 1870 also. same deal except we have an unknown reserve on that one.

John

[rbminis]

Hello John,
These are thought to have been sold through Deutscher Offiziers Verein.
There are a few threads on WAF about them, this thread is about the one I will post.
deutscher offiziers verein - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums
They are really a beautiful cross.
Here is my example.
Ralph.

[Walkwolf]

Hi Greg. Is there a maker's mark on the end of the
screw post on John's cross.........?

[guns ltd]

looks really good Ralph

John

[Chopperman]

I completely agree with everything that has been said.

A very nice private purchase cross that is associated with
the D.O.V. Steve's price estimate is right on as well.