Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, Lug Varaint

[Adam M]

Just received this new cross. Called the Lug Variant, by an unknown maker.

[harryamb2]

not to my taste,the frame is awful, looks like it been hammered.

[severin]

Hi Adam,
May be a silly question, but why is this particular type called the lug variant?
Jonathan.

[Nick Hessens]

A nice original cross Adam. The frame on this one does have a lot of flaws it seems.

The "lug" refers to the hump on top of the frame where the suspension ring is attached. A couple of other makers used it (W&L, Juncker ...), but this one can't be attributed to a specific hersteller.

Regards

[severin]

Thank you Nick,

That makes sense, so my W&L is also a lug.

Jonathan.

[Nick Hessens]

That makes sense, so my W&L is also a lug.

In a way yes, but the name is reserved for the variant shown in the OP.

Regards

[severin]

In a way yes, but the name is reserved for the variant shown in the OP.

Regards

OK, thank you for helping a novice.

Jonathan.