Unusual EK2 makers mark.

[Adrian]

Gentlemen,
I've just picked up this EK2. I've never come across a mark like this before, any thoughts on what it is or the maker please? These are the only pics I have at the moment until I get the cross in hand.

[Adrian]

Obverse.....

[Adrian]

Reverse.....

[Steve Campbell]

Looks like +m+.

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Adrian,

I'd like to see a much larger (clear) pic of that marking. It looks like there is scroll work inside the oval border?

Regards
Mike

[Adrian]

Steve, thank you for your reply. It looks like a positive ID.
Here you go Mike, I can't do too much with the pic at the moment as it becomes pixelated, I've rotated it 180. I know what you mean though, I thought it was an unusual, ornate mark so I took the chance on it.
However, upon closer inspection and comparing it to George's example here (post #6): http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=265963
I'm thinking Steve has it spot on......

[Steve Campbell]

That particular maker's mark is very distinctive. When I saw your post that is what sprang to mind.

[gregM]

Here is Adrians cross and a known good +M+ marked cross.
I think it's most likely a match.

[Christopher]

Good Match!+M+

[Ammersee]

The "+" looks like a clover leaf. Ammersee

[Adrian]

Thank you Guys,
The photo Greg posted shows it clearly. Although I have another +M+ cross and the stamp looks different again.......