Ok.. New guy post... By request.. some crosses...

[Missing Some]

Here you go.. some crosses that were asked about... Again... as a newb... no idea...

No Marks on it that I can find...





Has a small "R" or "A" on the ring....






No marks on this either....

[streptile]

1. I don't know Hindy's without marks (the first cross) -- but they may exist. However, these are being faked, believe it or not.

2. I think your 1914 EK2 is just fine. May be maker R.

3. Looks like a cast copy of a Schenkl "27" but that may be the photos. Will the center black portion with the swastika on it (the core) attract a magnet?

[Missing Some]

1. I don't know Hindy's without marks (the first cross) -- but they may exist. However, these are being faked, believe it or not.

2. I think your 1914 EK2 is just fine. May be maker R.

3. Looks like a cast copy of a Schenkl "27" but that may be the photos. Will the center black portion with the swastika on it (the core) attract a magnet?

Answer to #3 - does not attract magnet....

Is is suppose to? (IRON CROSS.. duh...) GOOD GOD.. fakes....

#2 is magnetic.... (guess I learned something... thanks!)

I know this one is a fake...

[kapten_windu]

The Iron Cross 1939 is a fake, the paint is going up to the frame..
The common EK2 is 3pieces, magnetic core, there's a space between core and frame (you can put a paper there)..

[Stu W]

The Iron Cross 1939 is a fake, the paint is going up to the frame..
The common EK2 is 3pieces, magnetic core, there's a space between core and frame (you can put a paper there)..

Hello,

Although that cross does appear to be a repro, from what I can see at the moment, the presence of paint on the frame is not a positive indicator that it's a fake. Period authentic crosses can be found with paint on the frames.

Regards,
Stu

[Stu W]

Hello Missing Some,

Here are lists you may find useful when viewing maker marks on imperial EK.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/stuff/1914_EK1_makers.htm

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/stuff/1914_EK2_makers.htm

Regards,
Stu

[Flemming]

I am also pretty sure that the 1939 EK2 is a cast copy.
You can clearly see poc marks in the core.

/Flemming

[Missing Some]

Thanks for the info... It is appreciated....