WebJan 23, 2011 · Real or Fake Iron Cross 1st class. Post by hidalgo75 » 24 Aug 2005, 20:17 ... Do you have any general suggestions on how to spot fake EK1s? Thanks in advance. Top. Kroener17 Member Posts: 116 Joined: 08 Oct 2010, 05:01. Re: Real or Fake Iron Cross 1st class. Post by Kroener17 » 23 Jan 2011, 04:04 WebThe Iron Cross 1st Class employed a pin or screw posts on the back of the medal and was worn on the left side of the recipient’s uniform, like the original 1813 version. The Grand Cross was suspended from a neck ribbon and the 2nd Class from a ribbon on the chest.
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WebFeb 3, 2016 · Iron Cross 1870 From the first sight this EK 1870 looks fine, metal looks like silver, diameter is 42mm, everything is unmagnetic (expect the screw) But... Borders of frame are quite strange, black paint covers the frame and looks like it was hand-made. MUNCHEN 9 mark... WebApr 5, 2002 · can anyone tell me how to tell a fake knights cross as i am after one fake or not but i don,t want to be taken in many thx in advance theraven. Top. RF HONTS Banned Posts: 317 ... The three books I would recommend is THE IRON TIMES, by Steve Previteria, THE IRON CROSS A HISTORY 1813-1945, by Gordon Williamson, and DAS EISERNE … danse country arizona freeze
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WebJun 30, 2024 · The actual iron cross in the middle is a separate piece from the outer frame. If you take a strong magnet the iron in the cross will easily stick to it. This is almost a sure sign your iron cross is real. The fakes are made of cheap metals that won’t stick to … WebMar 17, 2024 · You can check by burning a thread to check for flammability or examining the ribbon under a black ultraviolet light. Man-made fabrics will glow brightly; cotton will not. … WebA "1939 Clasp" ( Spange) would be worn on the original 1914 Iron Cross. It depicted an eagle clutching an oak leaf wreath surrounding a swastika above a trapezoid including the year 1939. It was attached to the 1914 Iron Cross medal ribbon beneath a tunic button. danse country another one bites the dust