1914 EK I. Real or not?
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I would say the cross looks good imo, but the hardware looks kinda strange
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The hardware looks wrong, even for a 3rd Reich piece.Comment
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Agreed. It looks as though the pin was maybe added later ,looks modern.Originally posted by Bcarver View PostComment
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You would get more responses posting this down in the Imperial Forum.pseudo-expertComment
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One more photo:
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This pin is not a one-off replacement. There are other examples out there. Imo 100% fake.
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Mike
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We now have two threads about this cross. Here is what I wrote in the other one:
I have a feeling that one is fake, but I don't know for sure. I wouldn't own it, myself.
Someone has been perfecting a fake Imperial-size frame, and making increasingly convincing
Schinkels with it. Why wouldn't they start on Imperials as well? I also don't like the pin, or the
finish (looks a bit shoddy), and the core is not one I've seen (but that's neither here nor
there -- there are a lot I've not seen).
Let's wait to hear from some others, but for now I'd wait before buying (or selling) this one.
I trust that Mike Kenny's opinion is correct, so I would stay far away from this one.
The fakers have been very active lately.Best regards,
Streptile
Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)Comment
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