Jut Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Hi, fairly new to the collecting world but have been using a well established collector/seller to buy from however, I have come across this WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class and wanted to ask what your views are on whether it is genuine? The makers mark appears correct as in Wilhelm Deumer, Leudenscheid but as I have been getting to understand it is not unusual for the fakers to copy these maker marks. I am unable to physically look at the medal so only have these photos to go by. Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Hi Jut, these L/11 with rough backs are considered copies unfortunately 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jut Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Thanks Kenny Andrew for the heads up on that, really appreciate it as it has potentially saved me quite a few quid. Any recommendations for a book as a reference point? Cheers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 No problem Jut, The Iron Cross 1. Class by Dietrich Maerz is probably the best book on the Iron Cross first class 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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