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Cased Iron Cross - Is it real?
Old 06-29-2012, 12:27 PM   #1
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Default Cased Iron Cross - Is it real?

I would sincerely appreciate any opinions as to the authenticity of this Iron Cross. A consignor has sent it to me. Thanks
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Old 06-29-2012, 12:29 PM   #2
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Old 06-29-2012, 12:50 PM   #3
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Here is my Zimmermann 20 to compare with




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Old 06-29-2012, 12:51 PM   #4
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:11 PM   #8
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Real no worries
case looks also good but IMO it's for BH Meyers Eki
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I agree, a good cross. I've seen more than one L/50/20/L/52 in this type of case, so who knows? Zimmermann could have used them also
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:22 PM   #10
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Nice original cross
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Old 07-02-2012, 04:11 PM   #11
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I thank all who have helped me with this item.
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Old 07-03-2012, 01:59 AM   #12
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Indeed a good Zimmermann John

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