Hello
I found this guide: How to identify real iron crosses - B+C Guides
Hope it will help
I think that is still too high a price for a broken box and broken EK.
If the box was good and it was a display piece then fair enough but for two broken pieces I would not be spending that money.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
That is a very inaccurate guide. He's comparing a WW1 EK2 to a WW2 Ritterkreuz. They are completely different medals, sizes and eras where manufacturing techniques cannot be compared.
I advise you to discard that guide and the information contained within. You can buy fakes made of three pieces, originals made from one piece and the magnetic/non magnetic point is completely wrong. There are many non magnetic original EKs out there. Flaws on the core and the frame are common place too.
The best place to identify a real EK is to post on the forum prior to purchase and use the search function to look at the many examples posted.
Last edited by Adrian; 05-30-2023 at 09:59 PM.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
I agree with Adrian, I would not regard that advice very highly.
Post any potential purchases on a forum, you will get real advice.
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
Thanks for all the comments!!!
Tim
I think you should wait and look around for a complete EK1, there are plenty out there. Maybe think about saving and waiting a bit longer and getting better examples of both.
But it's up to you, if you're on a budget then things are different.
Is the seller willing to come down on price?
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
That's reasonable. I would've said around the $200 mark for the set.
If not, walk away.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
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