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    #1

    44.5mm 1914 EK1

    Is this what is called Übergrosse?
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    -Ralph Abercrombie
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    #2
    It's magnetic

    Details.
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    -Ralph Abercrombie

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      #3
      Reverse

      Not just a very good copy, I hope.
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      -Ralph Abercrombie

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        #4
        Hinge

        After the debacle with the other EK1, I'm gunshy. http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=43227
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        Last edited by Ralph A; 02-21-2004, 09:30 PM. Reason: added link
        -Ralph Abercrombie

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          #5
          Catch

          and pin. Enjoy!
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          -Ralph Abercrombie

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            #6
            Originally posted by Ralph A
            Is this what is called Übergrosse?
            Hi Ralph,

            No, this is not what Übergrosse refers to when talking about EKs. Übergrosse refers specifically to oversized (almost RK sized) 1939 EK2s.

            I think you've done alright with this one nevertheless! The hinge pin catch construction is typical of 30s awards like SA Sports Badges. I've seen the same construction on Spanish Crosses, Spanish pattern Wound Badges and 1939 EK1s (maybe one or two other awards as well). Some people believe they are reproductions but I like them and think they are probably period pieces.

            Is yours one-piece? It sort of looks it and I seem to recall a 1939 EK1 with this attachment hardware also being one-piece.

            Regards
            Mike K
            Regards
            Mike

            Evaluate the item, not the story and not the seller's reputation!

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              #7
              I own a one piece, screw back which matches the core characteristics of your piece Ralph, even has that “pebble” affect, I agree with Mike that these are 30’s private purchase pieces, I call these the “el cheapo” EK.

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                #8
                Thanks for the comments

                It is of one-piece construction. Is it unusual to find one this size? It seems to be 2-3 mm wider than others I have on-hand.
                -Ralph Abercrombie

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                  #9
                  I have a KVK 1 with Swords with the same hinge, pin, and catch. I've heard them attributed to Petz & Lorenz U. Reichenbach WTTBG.
                  Here's a little more info: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=43386
                  George

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                    #10
                    Here's an 'uebergrosse' EA cross with a curious finish to the oaks and crown.

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                      #11
                      Sorry about the crappy pics. Rear assemby:

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                        #12
                        Here's a 'pebble core' EK2 from a Bavarian bar. The cross is three piece.

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                          #13
                          Here's the maker mark:

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                            #14
                            Hi Guys,
                            What is an EA cross?
                            Best, Sal

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Sal Williams
                              Hi Guys,
                              What is an EA cross?
                              Best, Sal
                              Sal, an EA cross is an Ernst-August-Cross(1st class above) from the state of Braunschweig.

                              best,
                              Gerd
                              Last edited by Gerd; 03-07-2004, 03:43 PM. Reason: stupidity! Thanks, Eric!

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