The oddity of Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse

[manclino]

Below is an iron cross of the second class but very peculiar. It is a cross marked 15 - Friedrich Orth but has a Schenkel core which is a rarity because these crosses (described in the literature) had either a Schenkel or Souval core. This is probably a mistake, a singular case.
Robert

[manclino]

Below is an iron cross of the second class but very peculiar. It is a cross marked 15 - Friedrich Orth but has a Schenkel core which is a rarity because these crosses (described in the literature) had either a Schenkel or Souval core. This is probably a mistake, a singular case.
Robert

Sorry, the description was supposed to be: own core or Souval. And no "had either a Schenkel or Souval core"
Robert

[Adrian]

I think the oddities occur across the board with decorations. I have a couple of badges that are original and with original hardware that are not what is accepted for the particular maker. The variation between makers and cores and frames is immense. I don't believe the 'rules' or the literature or can be stuck to with absolute rigidity. There will always be anomalies.