Thomas Symmonds Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hello all. I am in unfamiliar waters here and would appreciate any help given. I have come into a number of German medals. One WWI Iron Cross (apparently) and four WWII German crosses and medals. I shall post the WWII items on the appropriate sub forum. This is the WWI Iron Cross - I have tried to capture relevant close ups (I tried to pick out what was important from other threads) the "makers mark" ( I think) on the ring is either W.S or S.M. Other close ups that may be of interest ... I appreciate your help here. Any ideas of value ? I dont mind a PM. best regards Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi, its good. market value would be about EUR35-40 I think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi, its good. market value would be about EUR35-40 I think.. I think Chris is talking about the market value in Germany. I've seen them for around 25 GBP in the UK and A$100 in Australia, dealers will naturally charge more but offer much less if you're selling. It depends on the country you're in but EUR35-40 is a good basis. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriztofer Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 There are makers that use WS & SW. I can't really tell from the close up shot but it looks like a Z or N and an S on it's side ? A clearer shot would help if possible. The cross is a good one though. I've seen crazy prices for EK2s on U.K & U.S sites, from 100 pounds to $250 OUCH! The euro market still seems sane but saying this 30- 85 euros is the range depending on the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagan Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 The New Zealand prices for these are insane as well. Its actually cheaper to get them from overseas than local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Symmonds Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thnak you, Gentlemen, for your answers and comments. I am really glad that this cross is genuine because as Pagan says, local (for us) prices are "insane" - and I am not going to tell you the price I paid for this one, just that it has now turned out to be a looooooooooooooong loooooooooooooong term investment! I am glad that I have one though, along with the other crosses and medals, and I intend to clarify who the maker was. I still think it is either W.S or S.W rather than a Z or N. I shall try to get a better photo today. best regards Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valgor Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thnak you, Gentlemen, for your answers and comments. I am really glad that this cross is genuine because as Pagan says, local (for us) prices are "insane" - and I am not going to tell you the price I paid for this one, just that it has now turned out to be a looooooooooooooong loooooooooooooong term investment! I am glad that I have one though, along with the other crosses and medals, and I intend to clarify who the maker was. I still think it is either W.S or S.W rather than a Z or N. I shall try to get a better photo today. best regards Thomas Overpaying a bit is way better than buying a fake or lose one in the mail. In 10 years you'll think about it as a good buy for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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