my new ek1 variant

[StefanK.]

i just wanted to show you my new ek1 variant. it is non magnetic and a one- piece construction. it came with a mint case. although it was 350€ (~460$) but i couldn't pass on it.

enjoy

[StefanK.]

front:

[StefanK.]

3

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4

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5

[StefanK.]

6

[StefanK.]

7.

i hope you liked it.


regards,
stefan

[George Stimson]

That's the first one of that type I've seen in that good condition. Do you think that the "core" has been repainted?

Here's mine. Same type, only vaulted.

[George Stimson]

Reverse.

[Peter Wiking]

George
It looks like the "3" on your cross sits lower than on the cross from StefanK ?

Cheers.
Peter

[George Stimson]

I don't know, Peter. They look pretty alike to me.

Here's a similar type hinge/pin/catch setup on a KVK 1.

[StefanK.]

hi george,

no, it was't repainted. i think the cross was probably never worn or only for special occasions (on the swastica there's a small "chip"). you can't see it on the picture that clear but even the frame ist 90% mint.


here's another one from my collection, this time with screwback. (detail of the "3")


i wonder who made these type of eks. doesn't this hinge/ pin also appear on spanish crosses??

stefan


ps: interesting kvk , george!

[Peter Wiking]

Stefan
Could you take a photo of the obverse in the same way as the obverse of George cross ?
I´m sure your cross is just fine. Just want to know about that year date.

Cheers.
Peter

[StefanK.]

i will do so peter. right now i am not at home but i return tomorrow so i will post the pictures then.



regards,

stefan

[George Stimson]

maker

Based on similar pin setups on some war badges there is speculation that the maker was Petz u. Lorenz. U. Reichenbach WTTBG.