Steve campbell Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) This just arrived. It's my 60th Iron Cross. I paid a bit more than normal for this one but I figured you don't see them much. It's marked L/57 clearly on the ring. This piece has a pretty unique look. The core is a matte black, and the beading almost has a golden hue to it that doesn't show as much in the pictures. It has the demensions of a TR period cross. You don't see too many L marked EK2's from either the 1914 or 1939 series, so I'm glad I got this one. Do you even see the maker L/57 that much at all? What does everyone think? Edited June 29, 2007 by Steve campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Here's the rear. Thanks for looking. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi steve, nice cross, I would say that from the frosting which appears to be on the beading, it may well be TR made, the beading does have a TR look to it also. Nice to see one not made by S & L. L/57 would be Boerger & Co of Berlin.Thanks for showing us.regardsAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 I assumed that the fact that it's marked L/57 would make it a Third Reich production piece. The dimensions and the frosting are give aways too. Thanks for the comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Don't worry steve, the L/ marking DEFINES this example as post-41. It HAS to be TR (or later).Actually, I just noted the very unusual obverse crown and "W" design - interesting!RegardsMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 Yes Mike, the core details concerning the crown and W are different than I have seen on any of my other crosses. The crown is very unique. I think this was a god pick up for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naoki matsumoto Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 This just arrived. It's my 60th Iron Cross. I paid a bit more than normal for this one but I figured you don't see them much. It's marked L/57 clearly on the ring. This piece has a pretty unique look. The core is a matte black, and the beading almost has a golden hue to it that doesn't show as much in the pictures. It has the demensions of a TR period cross. You don't see too many L marked EK2's from either the 1914 or 1939 series, so I'm glad I got this one. Do you even see the maker L/57 that much at all? What does everyone think?Hi,Steve! I like this!! Ek'GOD,Steve !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 Thanks again Naoki. This one was a great pick up and the only one of it's type in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naoki matsumoto Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Thanks again Naoki. This one was a great pick up and the only one of it's type in my collection.Beautiful collections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Steve, I have to agree with Alex as well as yourself in determining TR manufacture and that one is a true beauty! The frosting and mint core that one exhibits, warrants front of the medal case attention.Regards,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 The photos don't do it justice. In hand it looks even better. Like a said the beading has taken on almost a golden hue to it. I loved it when it tumbled out of the envelope. I went for it for the maker's mark really, but after I got it it was so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Got to love the "little surprises" one often gets with collecting these. Well Done!Regards,Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 That is a nice find... and superb condition !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Thanks Chris. I'm going to keep my eye out for other L marked 1914 EK2's, but I doubt I'll see too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks Chris. I'm going to keep my eye out for other L marked 1914 EK2's, but I doubt I'll see too many.Wow, it looks new in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 It's in pretty good shape. I find digital cameras can make items seem even worse than they are. The history of the cross may tell why it's in such good shape. It was obviously purchased many years after WW1 so maybe the veteran passed on before he could wear it much, or perhaps after WW2 the chance or place to wear any military medals were limited and it was just put away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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