Has Pin Been Replaced and/or Modified on this Eisernes Kreuz 1.Klasse Otto Schickle One Piece?

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Wondering a couple things regarding the pin setup on this Eisernes Kreuz 1.Klasse Otto Schickle One Piece. Does it appear as though this pin has been replaced and/or has the tip of the pin been modified down? The side edges of the pin seem rather "sharp" to me and the tip of the pin seems a bit rounded off. Opinions greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ron

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That's an interesting pin for sure.

I can't help but think it is a replacement which has been fashioned to look like an authentic pin. The sharp edges from where the excess has been filed to make the shape of an original perhaps?

I can see that the retaining pin on the hinge at the right hand side hasn't been pushed all the way in. Not an unfamiliar thing when it comes to badges. But the bend in the metal is something I haven't seen in a Schickle cross.

But as we know from this maker, quality control wasn't their strongest suit so I can't say for certain, especially as I still have lots to learn.

The closest I could find on one of mine was this one from a 1914 EK1.

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Thanks Jamie. I was a bit hesitant about picking this one up. Something just didn't feel quite right about the pin. Safer that I steer clear of this one I think. Ron