EK 1870 1870 EK1 on German eBay

[David Gregory]

As I normally only acquire medals and awards when they come with the requisite paperwork, or at least good examples to match the documents I have, I don't look for many pinback crosses.

To make sure that I am aware of what to avoid when something good does come along, I try to follow basic trends among the fakes.

Just to satisfy my curiosity (no I haven't got an 1870 EK1 award document (yet)), what do you all think of the cross shown at http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

From my badly informed point of view, it doesn't inspire confidence. Am I being overly cautious or is this one to run away from?

Thanks for your opinions in advance,

David

[Tom Y]

I believe this is one EK collectors affectionately refer to as Crap

[David Gregory]

Hi Tom,

Thanks for that unequivocal statement. Pity someone got stung for so much.

Trust the weather is not too wild down your neck of the woods.

/David

[George Stimson]

Could you clarify your evaluation a bit, Tom? I have one of these EKs -- for a long time it's been in the "maybe" catagory -- and I'd love to have some concrete info that would put it in the "Fakes" box forever, if that's where it truly belongs.

Thanks!

[George Stimson]

Can anyone offer a more substantive or specific reason why these EKs are not good other than simply saying that they are "crap"?

[Christophe]

I support George's point. For education and understanding, saying "it's crap" is not enough... and may be easy... Could you elaborate about it ? Many thanks in advance.

Ch.