EKI for review

[HuD]

Hello guys,
i just got a fine EKI in 3 pieces, magnetic and marked "800" under the catch.
Then i open up the pin and discovered another small marking that looks like a "X" or eventually "A".
I was not able to get any precise reference about this marking even though the cross itself reminds me of a WS.
Can i ask for your opinion on this?
Many thanks,
Stefano

[HuD]

two more pics with markings

[kriztof]

A nice cross Stefano, the core is found on WS, Godet and a few others. I've been collecting this core type as an 800 marked variation as they can be found in many forms with about five different 800 type stamps, they also can be found with a slant W core. Date and crown style seem to be consistent.

The mark on the pin..Hmm could be a V or a Y ?

Chris

[HuD]

Thanks a lot Chris, your feedback is always appreciated.
I agree with you, the small mark under the pin could be also a Y or V.
It's very small and it's a kind of difficult for me to take a decent picture, but i will try again.
Have you already seen that before?
Best,
Stefano

[kriztof]

I don't recall seeing this mark before, on the pin reverse anyway.
Maybe one of the other guys have come across it.

I remember only seeing a K, O & *

Tried to enlarge the photo a tad, what do you think V or Y ?

[morel5000]

Nice one!

Best regards,
Michel

[HuD]

I don't recall seeing this mark before, on the pin reverse anyway.
Maybe one of the other guys have come across it.

I remember only seeing a K, O & *

Tried to enlarge the photo a tad, what do you think V or Y ?

had to discover new acrobatics to do this picture... but i guess i did it.
I think you're right, it could be a V.
Best,
Stefano

[Mike Kenny]

Looks like a nice 800 V marked example with a generic "slant W" core type.

Regards
Mike

[Montgomery Burns]

strange to see a maybauer ek with that universal core ...

its a first to me


regards kay

[streptile]

Hi Kay,

I don't think this is a Meybauer EK. It doesn't have a Meybauer frame, core, catch or mark. Just because it has this pin is not enough in my opinion.

Nice cross, Stefano.

[Montgomery Burns]

you're right Trevor


these pines are seen with KAG stamp to,,, I just found out ...

strange ?






.

[Kraal]

I would consider it to be an KAG style frame combined with an generic core. Somehow, with V mark never seen before.

greetings
Andy

[Mike Kenny]

I've also picked up on the KAG and "800 V" similarities from examples I own. I can't remember if I have a KAG marked example with a generic "slant W" core, but I do know I used to have both KAG and "800 V" examples with the more typical poorer detail KAG core.

Regards
Mike

PS: Imo this is not a Meyabuer pin anyway - it doesn't quite have the correct "sexy" Meybauer shape.