Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse L55. Original?

[gytutis]

Hi everybody. I found this cross today. Original or fake?
L55 marked, magnetic core, three parts, weight 18,06g.

Thanks
Gytis

[paulscoot]

Looka good Wachler & Langer to me. Regards Paul

[Adrian]

Original Rudolf Wachtler & Lange in my opinion.

[gytutis]

Found this EK1 in flea market for 150eur. Good price I think

[Martin3]

That is a very nice price nowadays!

To be honest: quite a risk you took there, buying an expensive medal at a flea market and not being 100% sure. Chances someone sets you up with a fake cross are rather high and I don't think there was a way of getting your money back if not satisfied? Unless it was a regular event with regular sellers, of course. 150 for a good W&L is great, but 150 for a reproduction, ouch... That can hurt!

But let me not spoil the fun, it turned out very well for you and congrats with a very nice find!
Is a find like this an exception at Vilnius' markets and antique stores or is there still a lot to be found?

Cheers,
Martin

[gytutis]

Hi Martin

The seller is regular - every sunday the same place, so money back is possible I think
You can find everything in Vilnius flea markets, but not everytime - it depends on yours luck