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EK1 with case, thoughts?

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#1

Hi guys,

Some time in the hobby but there is one important piece missing.. an EK1. I came accros this one.
What do you guys think? Legit? Any ideas on what it would be worth in todays market (europe)?


 

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#2

I think the "20" mark is Zimmerman. He usually marked his pieces on the inside of the pin rather than the outside. Dave

  • 1 month later...
#3

This is indeed the maker C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim.  The firm also used "L/52".

 

The EK1 below sold for $440 alone.  Another reputable dealer sold a cased one for $495.

 

 

 

Sources:

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https://www.emedals.com/europe/germany/the-iron-cross-1939/the-iron-cross-1939/iron-cross-first-class-1939-maker-20-g6395

 

https://originalgermanmilitaria.com/product/cased-1939-iron-cross-first-class-by-20-c-f-zimmermann-pforzheim-2/

 

 

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