Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse Spanish-Made Blue Division Original or Post War Copy?

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This Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse Spanish-Made caught my eye. The date numerals seem to more closely resemble that of an original on p.415 of The Iron Cross 1. Class by Maerz than that of a post war model on p.416. Does this one seem to be a period cross? Anything else to look for when identifying an authentic WW2 Spanish-Made EK1. Thanks. Ron

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I don't think you know what you're getting into. This is very difficult, debatable and controversial. There are as many supporters as opponents. But read this.
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Robert

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I can't upload the link. Maybe someone can help?
Robert

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It worked.
Robert

[Adrian]

I've never been able to warm to Spanish EKs. I have no doubt of their existence but the amount on the market outweighs the number awarded.
Did they really produce such a surplus?
You have to take a leap of faith to buy these unless there is bulletproof provenance accompanying the cross.
It's easier for a crude replica to be made and passed off as a 'Spanish made' award because the fakers don't have to worry about replicating an actual EK.
When I first started collecting, Spanish EKs were rare, now they're everywhere, that tells me everything.

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Thank you Robert and Adrian. I had no idea that these EK's were so controversial. It convinces me to stay away from them without good provenance. Ron