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EK1 with no pin, catch or hinge
in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
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Hi All,
New to medal collecting and new on here.
I've just acquired a 1914 EK2 and 1939 EK1.
They both seem to pass all the tests and appear genuine. However, the EK1 is missing the pin, catch and hinge.
Would this be worth restoring? Should I restore it anyway or would that 'destroy the history'? Does this medal have any value in it's current condition?
The EK2 is a fine example but it does, for some mysterious reason, have the ribbon for a 1939 example rather than the correct black and white 1914 version. I've manage to source a replacement ribbon though.
Any help/advice would be gratefully received!