Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse, doubt about marking.

[JJFreire]

I searched for some Zimmermann "20" iron crosses and the ones I found all had this marking on the inside of the needle,But I'm interested in buying one but that markings is outside, is possible or not? Look the photos.

[Rik.S]

Ok, so I did something you could've easily done yourself, comparing yours with known original C.F. Zimmermann's on the forum. To be honoust I'm still learning, but I don't like the look of your EK1. The pin and catch look different from what I have seen on others. Also it looks to be a one piece construction. You can see the paint from the core going up the side.
I suggest you wait for more expert opinions, but like I said it looks different from other C.F. Zimmermann's I've looked at.

Regards, Rik

[jamie7d7]

The hardware (see the hook) doesn't look the same as other Zimmermans I've looked at before posting



And a small thing (maybe insignificant I do not know) but the font used for the number '20' isn't the same;



Added to Riks comments above, esp it looking like a 'one-piecer' should maybe be enough to make you slide past this one.

[Woolgar]

A poor fake I'm afraid

Nick

[JJFreire]

Thanks for the help my friends!