Imperial EK2 w/doc assistance

[Jgeary]

Hello,

My latest just arrived today. I'm not sure of the maker. Some things of interest: On the beading nearest the core-upper left and right there appears to be some overlapping metal. (flash?) I only have 4 other imperial Ek2's to compare with but none like this one. As I know next to nothing about Imperial award docs, can I get an opinion on this one? One thing that I noticed is the commanders signature, is it only a first or last name? Would this be common? Much thanks for any assistance!

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[gregM]

James,
Your Ek looks to be an original period piece. There does seem to
be a bit of flash on the frame that was never properly cleaned up
but that does not give me too much to be concerned about. I can not make out what the makers mark is supposed to be. Here is a link to
a list of known makers marks. You might be able to get some sort of
a hint of what the mark should be.

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

As far as the document goes--I do not have any experience with
documents at all. Maybe someone else can help you with it.

[Jgeary]

Thanks very much for your help Greg, it is very much appreciated! Now I will see if I can determine the maker from the link.

[regular122]

James,

Nice set with a beautiful doc. Have to agree with Greg on the flash. There is nothing on this cross that should cause any worry.

My guess on the mark is that it is the maker 'V' with a silver content mark to follow. Maker marks are nearly always imprinted where you read them along the outside edge vice looking toward the inside of the ring. Since the 'V' is pretty clear, the remainder could be the silver mark. Just a guess. Steve

[Dave Danner]

Be wary of placing much stock in EK2 maker marks. All it takes is a few simple tools and you can add almost any maker to a blank ring. I suspect given the interest among III. Reich collectors in maker marks (and others like Chris Boonzaier have mentioned this as well), that faking the maker marks will be one of the next big things in the Imperial collector world. There simply is not enough information, and there were far too many makers, for variations among types to be used to check the validity of a particular cross. Thus, unlike III. Reich badges, there is little value in focusing on maker marks.

Regarding the doc, Major Heinrigs was the commander of IR 29 at the end of the war, and by this document at least as early as February 1917. He started the war with Infanterie-Regiment Großherzog Friedrich Franz von Mecklenburg-Schwerin (4. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 24. He was an Oberstleutnant by 1919 and the Ehrenrangliste, whose information dates from 1925, has him as an Oberst a.D. and states that he died on 24 December 1924 (sad Christmas present for his family). No idea what the first name is.

[Glenn2438]

Heinrigs

James,

Major Franz Heinrigs: 16.11.71 - 24.12.24 commanded I.R. 29 from 20.10.15 to the end. Born at Burtscheid in the Rhineland, he entered I.R. 16 as a Fahnenjunker on 18.10.90.

From 1.10.95-30.9.99 he was the Adjutant of II./I.R. 16 and appointed as the Regimental Adjutant on 1.3.01 until becoming Adjutant of the 67. Infanterie-Brigade on 10.1.06. On 16.6.10 he was appointed commander of 5./145 where he received an improved seniority as an Hauptmann on 27.1.13 from 20.4.03. He was transfered on promotion to Major on 1.10.13 to the staff of I.R.24

Portepee-Fähnrich: 16.5.91
Sekonde-Lieutenant: 16.1.92
Oberleutnant: 22.7.00 M7m
Hauptmann: 13.9.06 R4r/20.4.03
Major: 1.10.13 Y4y
Oberstleutnant: 20.9.18 Hh

Regards
Glenn

[Jgeary]

I'd like to thank all of you for this very helpful and interesting information. A perfect example of why WAF is un doubtably the best forum in the world in my opinion!