One-piece EK1 pinback

[streptile]

I'd like to show you guys this nice one-piece EK1 I recently got from the eStand.

I know this type came with at least two pin/hinge styles, as well as in a screwback. I've always liked this pin the best, so when I saw it offered at a very good price I jumped at it. I did not expect to like it as much as I do.

As far as I know this maker is unknown, although Otto Schickle has been suggested. Can anyone shed any further light?

Thank you for looking.

[Steve Campbell]

Nice variant with a great look.

[streptile]

Thanks, Steve.

Here is the other pinback, not mine:





This one seems vaulted.

[morel5000]

Hi Trevor,

nice cross. IMO Looks like a 3rd Reich era setup. The second cross has also an interesting setup, also seen on the 3 piece construction 14 and (one piece?) 39 crosses (as you well know ). I came across this cross with an interesting needle and maker mark at "a well known German dealer":

Best regards,
Michel

[Steve Campbell]

Trevor, that second one you showed was on Estand for awhile. I was considering it, but financial discretion won over. Do you know what happened to it after?

[streptile]

Interesting badge there Michel. What does that mark say?

Steve, I remember this one, too, on the eStand. I passed for the same reason you did, but then was happy I did, as the other one showed up with the pin I prefer. I don't know what happened to it, but I do remember it was discussed here before it was sold:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=387840

...so the original owner may still have it.

[morel5000]

What does that mark say?

I think it says Heinrich Timm on the box and HCH. Timm Berlin C15? or 48 or any combination of those numbers.. on the cross.

Best regards,
Michel

[grueni1208]

IMO Schickle pieces ;-)

Regards

Daniel

[streptile]

IMO Schickle pieces ;-)

Regards

Daniel

Yes, I remember that:

http://70.87.163.50/forums/showthrea...light=schickle

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=397432

[gregM]

Very nice example of the one piece 20's-30's style replacement cross.
Now you need to find the variant core with the "straight 9".