EK1 Opinions

[Anthony Grisanti]

Greetings
I just got this EK1 in the mail...a little worn but nice looking. I am still learning the nuances of them but this one struck me as good so I grabbed it, price was pretty decent. I noticed it is larger than the other EK1 I have, it is about the same size frame as the TR EK1 I have. It is 3 piece construction and there is one arm where the bottom and top of the frame have separated a little (I couldn't get a clear shot of that). There are no maker marks I can find.

Is this common to find one this size? Also, any ideas who the maker might be? More importantly is it "good"? Thanks in advance...pics follow

[Anthony Grisanti]

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[gregM]

You have a EK1 that was probably made in the 1930s after the switch to the TR size. These were still being made and sold as replacements or duplicates. They are not real common but I do not think I would call the rare.

Nice cross, it has that "been there-done that" look to it.

[Anthony Grisanti]

Thanks Greg, for the insight. Any way to determine maker?? Or is it too generic...

T

You have a EK1 that was probably made in the 1930s after the switch to the TR size. These were still being made and sold as replacements or duplicates. They are not real common but I do not think I would call the rare.

Nice cross, it has that "been there-done that" look to it.

[franki]

After the needle system it is possible that the following manufacturer has made the cross.
O. Schickle L/15
A. Rettenmeier L/59
I woud prefer Rettenmeier, due to the needle shape as far as I can see.

Best Franki

[Anthony Grisanti]

Franki

Thanks very much for the help. Can you recommend a good reference on Imperial EKs?

T

After the needle system it is possible that the following manufacturer has made the cross.
O. Schickle L/15
A. Rettenmeier L/59
I woud prefer Rettenmeier, due to the needle shape as far as I can see.

Best Franki

[joe campbell]

i like this cross, and agree that it is post 1918
production, but certainly a period private purchase
replacement.

my question concerns the catch. it is reminiscent of the shape
i've seen on some of the spanienkreuzen, and i can't recall
seeing it on any 1914-18 period production pieces.

can anyone enlighten me?

thanks,

joe

[gregM]

Franki

Thanks very much for the help. Can you recommend a good reference on Imperial EKs?

T

"The Iron Time" by Stephen Previtera

[franki]

A recommend book for ww1 crosses is "Das Eiserne Kreuz" by Harald Geißler.
As far as I know it is unfortunately out of print.

Anymore: It is completly in German

Best Franki

[Anthony Grisanti]

Thanks guys for your help and advice.

T