Richarddwh Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I acquired this Oldenburg cross among some other items and have my doubts as to whether its original and would be appreciative of some opinions. The '1914' on the obverse seems wonky, and the paintwork looks more of a gloss then the matt finish I have on another. But then the crown looks quite well defined and there are no obvious casting marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richarddwh Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Showing the crown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Hello Richarddwh:It does look a bit odd. The details don't look as fine as they should be ("a bit wonky" is spot on). It is difficult to tell though with the photo provided. Is it magnetic?The ribbon ring looks like painted aluminium.Best regards,"SPM" Edited June 13, 2008 by Schie?platzmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 magnetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) magnetic?I meant to ask if it was ferrous and attracted a magnet. They were originally made from cast iron as I recall (at least in the earlier part of the war). Of course it would not be naturally magnetic unless a charge was imparted. Sorry, I have been working too much lately and I am very very tired!"SPM" Edited June 13, 2008 by Schie?platzmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Yes, they were originally made from cast iron as I recall (at least in the earlier part of the war)."SPM"yeh, i was asking richard- you beat me to the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) yeh, i was asking richard- you beat me to the post! (I thought you were correcting my scientifically inaccurate inquiry!) Edited June 13, 2008 by Schie?platzmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richarddwh Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 The reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richarddwh Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Just tested it, and isn't magentic, I'm even more sceptical now. SPM I don't like the ribbon ring either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I didn't even know they were faking Oldenburg crosses, but there it is! I have to agree, it doesn't look very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) i wouldn't be too hasty. remember--the EARLY ones were magnetic. these were also produced in other types of metal such as brass and 'unedles metall'.also: if memory serves--weren't these also made as '57 pieces? sure it's possible it's fake; they reproduce EVERYTHING these days, it seems. Edited June 13, 2008 by Eric Stahlhut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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