Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse from Emedals - Authentic?

[Chrish124]

I had gotten this Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse off emedals a while back. It was not very expensive due to condition. The large ring has been replaced and the small ring is detached on one side and the seem has opened slightly on one side. There is what looks like a casting flaw on the upper right arm beading, but upon closer examination it seems like a small bit of soldering material stuck there. The cross does have very sharp points, which makes me a little concerned, so I was looking for any confirmation of it's authenticity.

Weight: 18.34g
Width: 44mm
Height: 44 mm
Depth: 4mm
Core: Magnetic, Loose
Ribbon: Appears Authentic
Markings: None, but original ring has been replaced.

[Chrish124]

Apologies for the sideways pictures. The uploader keeps rotating them to that side.

[rbminis]

I suggest you attempt to figure out why your photos are always posting sideways.
You will get more response if you post them correctly.
Uploading photos and posting multiple items.
Also, I won't close your thread if you do.
There are a few threads on this issue in the Technical section.
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/techn...ns-how-advice/
Ralph.

[Chrish124]

It is too bad the photo uploader doesn't have a function to rotate the photos. Considering how important the orientation of photos is to this forum that would be helpful. In any case, by taking all the pictures upside down, I got them to load correctly.

Thank you.

[rbminis]

Considering how important the orientation of photos is to this forum that would be helpful.

It is more a fact of being important, if you are looking for answers.
Some forum members will not take the time to answer if you can not take the time to orient the photos correctly.
Why should they be expected to strain their necks, or save your photos to re-orient them, to be able to give you an answer.

That is a die flaw on the upper beading, and sometimes the jump ring is only soldered on one side from the manufacturer.

Ralph.

[Chrish124]

Thank you for the information on the ring. It didn't look like the ring had ever been attached on that side, now I know why.