Struck uncut iron cross cores.

[rbminis]

Notice that none of the forms or dies in these period photos is octagonal,.....
Ralph.

[Gwar]

Notice that none of the forms or dies in these period photos is octagonal,.....
Ralph.

Did all manufacturers use the same "Process" and "Dies" ? Not unlike buckles I suppose.. Overhoff dies / process, Assman dies / process.. etc; etc;. Just curious..

[rbminis]

Did all manufacturers use the same "Process" and "Dies" ? Not unlike buckles I suppose.. Overhoff dies / process, Assman dies / process.. etc; etc;. Just curious..

Sorry, can't answer that question at this time.
Ralph.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Is it just my eye's or does the "first" 9 in the 1939 date have a completely different shape to the second 9? Looking at that area of the cross blown up, the whole 1939 dating looks as though it is mis-shapen and nowhere near the standard required by any period maker. Could these be post war cores for the "GI market"? Leon.

[CBH]

I wanted to add Friedrich B has shared a great group of photos of the stamping machines used for metal production , in a Thread , SS Cap insignia forum "Is it Fake?". One photo shows dies on a wall behind the machine . Sorry for questioning these , I stand corrected . Great information .