Help with Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse

[rhodesia]

I need some help to see if this some odd or a private purchase made Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse before I spend some money on it.

[rhodesia]

So I take it that this could be a fake or questionable?

[rbminis]

I would not touch that screw back, and better photos would help me to make any kind of decision on the cross itself.
Ralph.

[rhodesia]

I can't make my camera bring up the pictures any closer, so by your statement I will pass on this one, thank you

[rhodesia]

It sold somebody must of thought it was worth $655

[Nick Hessens]

Just your standard Floch fake EK1......

[rhodesia]

I have to ask and this is a learning curve for me, I have looked on the internet what it means by 'Floch Fake' I get to many different ways of what it means but only that it is considered a fake copy mostly made after the war. so is 'Floch' a company or just a term used for detecting fake German awards? Thank you

[rbminis]

so is 'Floch' a company or just a term used for detecting fake German awards? Thank you

As far as I know, the term is used because the originator of these was named Johannes Floch.
Ralph.

[thecyclist64]

Have a read of this thread, it is quite educational. Floch didn't just make/sell EK's, but also wound badges.

Floch advice - Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross - Gentleman's Military Interest Club