EK 1939 Iron cross 1939 Badge

[Hardyards]

Hi Gents,

I don't know much about these medals, but I have come across one and not sure if it is a forgery or fake. What makes me think this is the pin at the back is straight like a safety pin and the ones I have seen all seem to have a flat looking pin with bulging sides about the middle of the pin.

The pin is silver looking and has something stamped on it about halfway down the pin. Thanks if you are able to clarify this for me.

[Danny70]

Hi, and welcome to GMIC.

First of all, a few pictures would be a great help in determining whether the cross is a fake or not.

Not all first class crosses of 1939 had the flat pin with a bulge towards the centre, some were just straight flat pins, but I would not describe them as like a safety pin. Can you read what the stamp on the pin is?

Regards - Danny

[Hardyards]

Hi, and welcome to GMIC.

First of all, a few pictures would be a great help in determining whether the cross is a fake or not.

Not all first class crosses of 1939 had the flat pin with a bulge towards the centre, some were just straight flat pins, but I would not describe them as like a safety pin. Can you read what the stamp on the pin is?

Regards - Danny

[Hardyards]

Thanks for your reply Danny,

Yes I know a couple of photos would help to determine if fake. I will see what I can do. I am sure the pin is not flat, but I know it has a stamp on it , but need a good magnifying glass to see what it is.

Cheers Hardyards