EK 1914 period-repaired 1914 ek1

[Eric Stahlhut]

part of my collection deals with crosses that have been repaired due to "over use". i like to think that these crosses, which were worn on a daily basis, have a bit of cachet to them in the sense that the owners took the time to have them repaired instead of discarding them and replacing them. they were (and still are) a sentimental reminder of actions that most likely required considerable personal initiative during very dangerous times.

anyways, here's my latest addition. very nice, well-defined magnetic core on the obverse

[Eric Stahlhut]

on the reverse, the original screw bolt (which was obviously lost) has been replaced by another, which was permanently attached to the retaining disc. one less piece to worry about

cross is marked either '800' or '900'

[Eric Stahlhut]

cross is highly vaulted

[Eric Stahlhut]

2 pieces to worry about instead of 3

[erickn]

Hi Eric,

Great character to fine detail. Nice cross.

Regards

Erickn

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Eric,

I too agree that a period repaired Iron Cross, or any medal for that matter shows a lot of character. The idea that the original medal was awarded (indirectly) by the Kaiser himself must have played greatly in any decision to have the medal repaired rather than simply purchasing a replacement.

Thanks for posting this interesting piece.

Regards

Brian

[saschaw]

I think it is very unlikely a vaulted screw back cross ever was awarded. Typical private purchase cross.

However, it was probably of big value to the wearer. Or he was just to cheap to buy a new one.

:P

[Eric Stahlhut]

yep, i agree with sascha--the common concensus among collectors is that the crosses which were awarded in an actual ceremony were indeed flat; existing photographs support this theory