BruceA Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I wonder if anyone could tell me about this? My research seems to suggest it's an EK1 made by Julius Maurer based on the 75 marking on the pin. Is this correct? Any idea on value? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley58 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) Looks like a `15` stamp for Friedrich Orth so some more research required :-) Don`t think Julius Maurer made the 1st class ?? Edited February 24 by ashley58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceA Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Yes, thank you. I'm sure you're right. This page shows what seems to be the same marking. I was confused by the long upper stroke which made the 1 look like a 7: https://stewartsmilitaryantiques.com/german-wwii-iron-cross-1st-class-marked-15-friedrich-orth.57640.archive.htm I'm getting a lot more hits search for Orth. Given that it seems in very good condition, I imagine it would be towards the upper end of the price bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley58 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I am afraid Iron Cross collecting is not so simple 😛 as Orth along with others did use parts/stamps from other makers, though the cross looks fine from pictures provided. It is a nice cased example but a fairly common cross to enjoy 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceA Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 @ashley58 Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 25/02/2024 at 23:35, ashley58 said: I am afraid Iron Cross collecting is not so simple 😛 as Orth along with others did use parts/stamps from other makers, though the cross looks fine from pictures provided. It is a nice cased example but a fairly common cross to enjoy 👍👍 I agree However those crosses marked with the LDO - L/14 are very rare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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