Manufacturing progression of EK's

[Woolgar]

In a study with a learned friend and collector there are some interesting comparisons as the war progressed.

Here are some photos taken by friend with his excellent camera! Much better than my IPhone !

Important detail in the manufacturing progression of the Iron cross and the impact of material shortage on medal fabrication .
I would say the W&L frosting went through stages as well . Very interesting combination association with cross size and frosting type or more colour .
This line up speaks volumes look at these 3 W&L crosses for this .

[Woolgar]

All crosses are on a flat surface lined up perfectly ... the 2 side by side comparison show the size differance quit well !

The crosses get thicker and thicker . From late to early production .
To save on material and make more ... the plachets got thinner and thinner !

My light tan W&L is compared the thickness of my trifold Deschler .
The Deschler as you can see is a bit thicker than the W&L . The dark tan possibly is as thick as the Deschler . If I recall correctly the R3 EK2 is as thick as the Deschler

Frame sizes vary due to filing etc . . These sheets had to be ordered with a permit .... so I wonder if planchet thickness was regulated ?


Nick

[Eisernes Kreuz 2]

Nick is a very good topic, I like it

[Gunny Hartmann]

Nick is a very good topic, I like it

X2!...

[guns ltd]

Very good posting Nick.
I am learning..

John

[harryamb2]

very interesting,just goe's to show there was no set standard.

[Anzel]

Very interesting thread Nick!