My WWI Screw Back EKI - Nicely Marked - Out of Woodwork

[Mike Kenny]

Imo nothing wrong with this cross and I agree, an unmarked Meybauer.

This is one of the two Meybauer core variations I am aware of.

Not every Meybauer screwdisk is stamped PM, in fact the majority aren't from what I've seen.

Regards
Mike

[streptile]

Imo nothing wrong with this cross and I agree, an unmarked Meybauer.

This is one of the two Meybauer core variations I am aware of.

Not every Meybauer screwdisk is stamped PM, in fact the majority aren't from what I've seen.

Regards
Mike

HI Mike,

Thanks for the reply. I do know that most disks are not marked PM. But I would be interested to see this frame with a Meybauer mark, just to satisfy my curiosity. The core, if I see it correctly, was used by many makers, including Meybauer.

[GWA]

I have a similar EKI. Should I post it here or start a new thread?

[Colorado]

Post it here, it will turn up on searches as a reference years to come. Thanks

[GWA]

Jeff, here it is. I have had it for years and can not remember where I got it.

[GWA]

One more photo

[streptile]

Hey GWA,

Nice EK1 -- a textbook Meybauer. Meybauer frame, core, and PM disc. All of these components are lacking in the original piece, which (while it is undoubtedly original) I still wonder why folks instinctively call a Meybauer.

The screw bares the DRGM number for Meybauer.

Carl, why do you think this number is code for Meybauer, and not a code for this particular kind of screw attachment? I'm really trying to understand why this piece is called a Meybauer without further thought. To me, evidence could be either of these:

• Proof that DRGM 653146 is a code for Meybauer.
• A cross with this frame, marked for Meybauer.

Can anyone help?

[Montgomery Burns]

OHH ,,now I understand ,,,it also can be Paul Müller ..

lists off the DRGM numbers wood be nice ?

I have never seen them to ,,,,,,interesting thought Trevor ..

regards kay

[Roglebk]

Carl, why do you think this number is code for Meybauer, and not a code for this particular kind of screw attachment? I'm really trying to understand why this piece is called a Meybauer without further thought. To me, evidence could be either of these:

• Proof that DRGM 653146 is a code for Meybauer.
• A cross with this frame, marked for Meybauer.

Can anyone help?

Got taught on various forums and sites that the DRGM 653146 code is Meybauer. Never saw any actual proof though.

[Montgomery Burns]

how about the PM mark itself ?

is PM standing fore Paul Maybauer ?










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[morel5000]

It would also be nice to know what is patented. It cannot just be the idea to use a screwdisc instead of a needle. So in my opinion it could be:

- The use of wire as extra grip and in such a form that it runs over the thread.

Maybe the crossform backplate has something to do with it.
Just guessing, but I would like to know out of curiousity...

Nice crosses by the way!

Best regards,
Michel

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Guys......

......Check this thread out. it covers the DRGM number.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=714390&page=7

[atcase]

Another for comparison....

[atcase]

2 more of cross