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    Bill Garvy

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    1. I didn't see it either! It's my understanding that most maker marked Meybauer's, i.e. "L/13" or "7", are usually poorly marked. Here's an example of a poorly defined "7". . . (Please note the file marks on the inner corners; this cross appears to have been hand vaulted, and by whom and when remains a mystery. . .)

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      Regardless, they are both fine crosses, Jan Arne!

    2. It appears the maker mark on the first example is under the pin on the reverse side of the cross, whereas for the second example, it is on the reverse of the pin. It also have strong suspicions the second example may, in fact, be an "L/13" Meybauer. . .

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    3. I was offered this Iron Cross in 2nd Class. It was alleged to be a "74" for the firm of Carl Mauer & S?hne, whom I did not think manufactured the Iron Cross in 2nd Class. Upon receipt and inspection of this cross, I am of the opinion it is a wide-frame "24", inasmuch as it appears to resemble the other 24's I have inspected with respect to core and frame features. I also returned the cross.

      Gentlemen, I am soliciting your best thinking on this matter.

      obverse:

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      reverse:

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      maker mark:

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    4. Beautiful crosses, Micha, and may I also comment that the pin, hinge, & clasp configuration resembles those utilized on Otto Schickle manufactured crosses. Many unmarked crosses I have looked at, and thought were unmarked Schickles, have later turned out to be unmarked Rettenmaier's or Meyer's. . .
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