EK 1914 unmarked Iron Cross, 1st Class, 1914

[Bill Garvy]

What do you gentlemen think of this unmarked 1914 Iron Cross in 1st Class? It appears to have been manufactured during World War II judging by the shape, pin, hinge, and clasp configuration. Your valuable input is solicited. . . Edited August 29, 2005 by Bill Garvy

[Bill Garvy]

The reverse. . .

[Bill Garvy]

The manufacturers who come to mind are Deschler & S?hne, or B.H. Meyer. . .

The clasp & delicate vaulting. . .

Edited August 29, 2005 by Bill Garvy

[Bill Garvy]

Hinge closed. . .

[Bill Garvy]

Hinge open. . .

[Mike K]

What do you gentlemen think of this unmarked 1914 Iron Cross in 1st Class?  It appears to have been manufactured during World War II judging by the shape, pin, hinge, and clasp configuration.  Your valuable input is solicited. . .

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Hi Bill,

I pretty much agree with your comments, both on period of construction and possible manufacturers. Nice example!

Regards

Mike K

[George Stimson]

Bill, I have one exactly like it that I got from Detlev. He attributed it to B. H. Mayer, and I tend to agree with him.

[Biro]

Bill, I have one exactly like it that I got from Detlev.  He attributed it to B. H. Mayer, and I tend to agree with him.

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And I tend to agree with George.

[Bill Garvy]

Thank you, gentlemen! It really lacks the "bulkiness", for lack of a better word, of a Deschler.

[byf]

Some nice looking crosses men. Sweet.

byf