Ek1 fake ?

[Mac 66]

Fake or Genuine Ek1 ?, seller says its stamped KO

Thanks in Advance.

[Von Eisen]

thats well suspect, looks like one of those ebay fakes ... Whats that horrible line above the W ?

[Mike Kenny]

Yes, imo a modern fake.

Regards
Mike

[Mac 66]

Thanks Guys , thought it looked like a bogus Ek1 myself, just had to make sure

What do you think about this one?
seller thinks its marked 4 on the pin.

[streptile]

In my opinion the first is absolutely fake (called the "New German Fake," in a nod to Fassbinder).
The second is a genuine TR-era copy made by S&L and marked 4.


The New German Fake is known with many, many different pins and marks, and both 1914 and 1939 cores.

[kriztof]

Dangerous! Is this one in the fake DB yet?


CHris

[Steve Campbell]

The first one is no KO that's for sure. The second one does look ok. It is a TR era cross with a TR ear mark. A nice collectible IMO.

[Mac 66]

Guys Thanks for all your help, Chris if the fake one isnt in the DB feel free to put it in there

Heres another KO marked cross is it any good?

[gregM]

Mac 66
Run away from that last one as fast as you can. This is one of the most
common FAKES currently making the rounds through ebay.

It's been called the pumpkin crown fake for obvious reasons. (just look
at the crown). It can be found in all sorts of variations and I've started
seeing some that have been aged pretty convincingly.

[Von Eisen]

Crikey Greg, there are so many variations of that Monstrosity, I see one even comes with a fake case.

[gregM]

Crikey Greg, there are so many variations of that Monstrosity

I especially like the Star to the Grand Cross ----------------------

[Von Eisen]

Hi Chihuahua, its a must have if you own all the other variations

[Mac 66]

Thanks Greg much appreciated