Ek1. AWS? Juncker?

[ben bijker]

Just picked up this Ek1

It reminds me of Juncker EK’s, am I thinking in de right direction?

Opinions please ..

[ben bijker]

Core is non-magnetic

[Dansson]

It's not a Juncker nor an AWS.

[kid74]

Hi Ben! This is definitely AWS. Very interesting needle. Can we see the crown in more detail? Thanks!

WR Kirill

[streptile]

This type is a mystery to me but I've seen it before. I suspect not AWS or Juncker but something rarer.

[ben bijker]

Thanks so far guys!

I will post better pics as soon as the cross is in.

Will dig through the ek-books again ....

[Dansson]

I was asked about this cross earlier, and I was a bit stumbled as I thought exactly what Trevor said, it's a mystery. I have seen a cross like this as 1.Class or 2.Class, but I do agree it's rare if it's authentic (which I believe it to be).

However it is definetley not an AWS or Juncker.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

I believe I have one. I do not group it with AWS/Juncker (~43.2mm wide and moderately vaulted). It's a relatively large cross (~44.0mm wide and slightly vaulted) and has a remnant TR period finish. Imo it's probably an unmarked early 40s type.

Regards
Mike

[Green]

Hello Ben....nice and rare cross

The cross from Mike Kenny is indeed exactly the same. But as you said before... I also see at first sight some similarities. Looking closer and longer you see the differences.

IMO similaritis I see:

- Size
- Core profil (sort of Diamond pattern)
- Frame with Typical AWS/Junckerpattern
- The W at first sight
- Hinge block

[ben bijker]

Hi,

I believe I have one. I do not group it with AWS/Juncker (~43.2mm wide and moderately vaulted). It's a relatively large cross (~44.0mm wide and slightly vaulted) and has a remnant TR period finish. Imo it's probably an unmarked early 40s type.

Regards
Mike

Same cross indeed Mike.

Here are some additional pics.

Cross is 45 mm and has a non-magnetic (probably zinc) core

[ben bijker]

Hello Ben....nice and rare cross

The cross from Mike Kenny is indeed exactly the same. But as you said before... I also see at first sight some similarities. Looking closer and longer you see the differences.

IMO similaritis I see:

- Size
- Core profil (sort of Diamond pattern)
- Frame with Typical AWS/Junckerpattern
- The W at first sight
- Hinge block

I see the same.
There is a connection with AWS / Juncker imo.

[gregM]

I first posted mine back in about 2009 and then again ever few
years in hopes of finding a maker. Most recently was back in
January. No luck so far.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=963415