Biggest EKII 1914 I've ever seen

[JensF.]

Just got this one new. Measures like a 1939 EK!!! But with "800" silver mark. No maker! Note the little "nose" on the frame were the loop is soldered. I know this "nose" only from "KO" crosses, but the iron core on this cross is completely different.

[JensF.]

Back:

[JensF.]

Size:

[JensF.]

"800" Silver mark closeup:

[Pieter Verbruggen]

Hi Philippe,
I sended you a PM.
Pieter.

[JensF.]

Who is Philippe?

[Rick Research]

Could this be a "1957" using the 1939 frame size?

[JensF.]

Hmmm... no, too much patina and the core is different. And the 800 mark would be very strange on a 1957.

[chevelle]

Hello

I remember reading that after 1940 or so replacement crosses for world war 1 vets used the new larger size 1939 pattern. I hope this helps I have seen one or two at dealer sites.

Dennis

[JensF.]

Thanks. I thought about the same, but the silver mark seems nearly impossible after 1940. Too expensive in war times. Maybe some kind of luxuary self-bought cross of the 20s?

[Brian R]

Here's a 1914 EK2 with a 1939 frame. It has no makers mark however the frame appears to be a bit unusual - it has somewhat of a brass look to it. The Iron center is magnetic...

[Brian R]

Reverse...

[JensF.]

Hey Brian, thats the SAME MAKER!!! Compare with my cross! They are like twins. Same core, same frame! Has your cross got a silver mark?

[Brian R]

MP-

They sure do look similar but mine has no silver mark.

Here is another picture of the cross taken with a camera.

Brian

[JensF.]

Yes, same cross but no silver mark. Without silver mark I would say that my cross was made in the Third Reich, but with silver mark I am not sure. That would be too expensive in the late 30s...

Very strange...