Is this an original Iron Cross 1st klasse? My friend picked it up in Europe.
Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
Is this an original Iron Cross 1st klasse? My friend picked it up in Europe.
Last edited by Adrian; 11-07-2011 at 09:55 AM. Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
Re: Original Iron Cross 1st klasse?
Unfortunately not. From the pics it looks like a one piece cast made in soft metal. The reverse hardware is unlike anything you will find on an original.
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Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Re: Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
Sorry-not a good copy. William
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Re: Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
I agree a one piece cast fake with poor hardware
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Re: Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
I concur with the comments above, it is a replica.
Regards,
Carl
Re: Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
I assume your friend picked it up cheap?
Re: Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
I hope so..by Glenn66
Re: Original Eisernes Kreuz 1st klasse?
Even with my limited knowledge of EK's. It's a poor fake,sorry. Stewy
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