Imperial EK1 'Upright 4' version - Info needed

[jamie7d7]

I have a few Imperial EK1s to go with my Third Reich stuff, I think I like them because you can get a really nice condition one for as little as £30.

I have found one that intrigues me. The number '4' in 1914 is a different font to all the rest I have seen, or have in my collection. I will post images but apologise as they are ripped from the net.

Any info would be greatly appreciated as I quite like this cross.





compared to the '4' that I am used to seeing

[rbminis]

Not sure what you mean by "upright 4" as they are all "upright". If you are referring to a "closed 4", then that is not a good thing.
Ralph.

[jamie7d7]

Yes Ralph that is what I meant. I could only go by the terminology the guy used.

Another photo for the reference folder 👍👍👍

[Chopperman]

Ralph brings up a good point in that when we see a "closed 4" in the date,
that automaticly sends up a red flag. There are some convincing fakes that
use a "closed 4" in the date however those crosses also have a overly large crown.
Yours does not.

I spent the last hour and a half going through old posts and datebases trying to
find a match to yours. I found two crosses that look to match yours. Both were
2nd class crosses marked "KO". KO used at least 4 different cores and I was
never aware of one that had the closed 4 date. They seem to be very very uncommon.
Especially when KO crosses themselves are one of the most commonly seen crosses.

[jamie7d7]

This is the text to go along with the photos

100% ORIGINAL. Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 RARE Upright 4.
3 piece construction Magnetic iron core.
Iron core very slight movement.
Silver frame parting in centre between top & left arms.
With replacement ribbon.

Non Maker Marked.
In the date 1914, the 4 is solid.

Size 42mm X 42mm.
Weight 17 grams.

[Chopperman]

--------You're welcome

[jamie7d7]

Thanks for the information Chopperman.

Sorry for my naievity (and poor spelling) but could this be a genuine cross like the seller is saying? Would it be common for a faker to make a 3 part construction, magnetic cross?

Cheers