Yet another 1914 EK 1 to ID

[streptile]

Thank you, Micha

I think Juncker has taken over the left over AWS stocks. Why? Because I've seen a lot of AWS screwbacks with removed hallmark at the screw...

That is very interesting.

[George Stimson]

Thanks to everyone for your help!

[Don D.]

I'm with Mike here-this is one of the AWS Cores! I know that these crosses can be found also with the "L/12" on the back-but I think Juncker has taken over the left over AWS stocks. Why? Because I've seen a lot of AWS screwbacks with removed hallmark at the screw.....I've no idea about the clasp,but if the experts are sure that it's a typical Juncker that would match.....my two cents(Euro)
Micha

Whenwould this have occurred? When did AWS go out of business? Could AWS and Juncker have gotten thier cores from a thid party supplier?

[Mike Kenny]

I've tried searching the net for the history of AWS, aka AWES-Muenze, aka A Werner Berlin, etc. Nothing. I really had a sneaking suspicion that they were forced out of business by the Nazis. It would be great if one of our German researchers could do some digging over there.

I have always agreed with Micha that Juncker took over AWS dies/materials. AWS was an old firm, founded mud 1800s from memory. Re these EK1s, I believe (but of course can not proove) that they made them before Juncker had anything to do with the TR (L/12) examples.

Regards
Mike

[streptile]

It would be great if one of our German researchers could do some digging over there.

HERE is some very interesting information (in German). Among other things, it says they were in business until 1941.

A page from their catalogue (pre WWI) shows what looks to me like Wilhelm I's Reduktion Ordensspange (at the very top).