Unmarked EK2 1914

[dasreich44]

Hi guys,

I need a opinion about the maker of this imperial EK2 ..

Overall condition of the cross is very good. The cross has a nice patina on the silver parts and the blacked iron core is in very good condition as well.


Thanks in advance ..

Gr,

Jerome

[streptile]

Hi Jerome.

It's an original one. Probably not possible to name a maker. Can you please give dimensions of the frame? It looks perhaps like a TR-made piece judging by its shape, and the loose fit of the core.

[dasreich44]

Hi Jerome.

It's an original one. Probably not possible to name a maker. Can you please give dimensions of the frame? It looks perhaps like a TR-made piece judging by its shape, and the loose fit of the core.

Hi Trevor,

Im still waiting for the EK2 to arrive at my home, but when its here I will give you the dimensions of the frame ..

Maybe silly question what stand TR-made for?

Cheers,

Jerome

[streptile]

Maybe silly question what stand TR-made for?

It's my initials, of course...


Just kidding: Third Reich-made.

[dasreich44]

Hi Trevor,

What if the maker is not TR?

Which other country(s) also made the EK2 during WO1?

Thanks.

Gr,

Jerome

[streptile]

Hi Jerome,

Certainly the cross was made in Germany. The question is when? During World War 2 when EKs were ~44mm wide? Or earlier (1914-1939) when EKs were 42mm - 43mm? That is my only question.

[dasreich44]

Thanks so far Trevor .. To Be Continued ..

Gr,

Jerome

[Steve Campbell]

Does not look Tr made to me.

[dasreich44]

Hi Steve what are your thoughts about the whereabouts of this EK2?

Gr,

Jerome

[Steve Campbell]

Not all 1914 EK2s can be identified. There was much sharing of parts too I believe. That being said, I don't think this is a Third reich era cross. It is earlier than that in my opinion.

[Montgomery Burns]

O boy ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,its KO day today.













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[Richardxyz]

'KO' also sprang to mind when I saw the pics. I think the painted core and lettering/numbering look simliar to 'KO' marked pieces I've had. Just my thoughts. by no means definitive.

[Montgomery Burns]

data base holds some fine comparing examples ...

the data base is pinned on the top off imperial

regards kay

[streptile]

The core is a typical KO core, but was also used by other makers. It's not a KO frame.

[Steve Campbell]

KO used a number of different cores, up to 4 or 5. Some have good detail, others, like this one not so good.