EK 1914 1813-1914 Iron Cross ?

[Linasl]

Hello. I have an Iron Cross dated 1813 on one side and 1914 on the other (see photos). It is small compared to the regular Iron Cross (39.5 mm x 39.5 mm). There is no suspension loop; nor was there (no shaved down portion at the top of the cross).

Is this some type of sweatheart medallion or a patriotic medallion created at the onset of WWI?

Any information at all would be useful. Thank you in advance.

If you need higher resolution photos, please let me know and I will e-mail them to you.

Linas

[Chris Boonzaier]

I think it is a core, popped out of its frame.

Best

Chris

[Linasl]

Hello Chris.

Thank you for your quick reply.

Does popping out of its frame occur often? Also, should this be magnetic?

Clearly I do not know enough about the Iron Cross. I can use all the help I can get.

Thanks again Chris.

Linas

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

sometimes the solder splits... sometimes the devil makes work for idle hands and someone splits one out of the frame.

It should be magnetic, but not being magnetic is also a slight possibility.

best

Chris

[Linasl]

Thank you Chris.

I like learning new things. You're a great help.

Linas

[abernathy1993]

hey, i happen to own one of these crosses. mine has the loop and original chain, and i had no idea what the 1813-1914 W menat, but i recognized the cross as some german symbol. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2012/post-14478-0-24108000-1347459426.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2012/post-14478-0-97260000-1347459427.jpg

[marrauder]

It looks like good core of EK2 1914, Linasl, typical for CD 800 maker. It is very possible that the frame was dissasembled to act on some 1870 fake cross.