My Imperial EK's - 800 Marked

[TobyR]

Hi Everybody,

I recently acquired these from a friend and collector, here on the little old Isle of Wight.

I've never really strayed beyond the confines of Third Reich militaria, but have to say these are very nice pieces (IMHO), so much so that I thought I'd share them with you. So, please forgive my creeping into the Imperial Forum.

First up is an 800 marked screwback.

Thanks for looking.

All the best,
Toby.

[TobyR]

And the reverse:

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And the mark - I don't get to see this often:

[TobyR]

Here's the cased EK2 (800, CD); this is my favourite of the two:

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And a closer shot:

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and the other side:

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And finally, the mm:

[Eric Stahlhut]

Toby

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[George Stimson]

They are beautiful, aren't they? It's almost enough to convince someone to seriously start collecting Imperial EKs!

[Gerd Becker]

Great!

[JerryW]

Great pieces Toby! Thanks for posting them.

[gregM]

Very Nice!! I really like the double marked EK2

[Tony & Kaiser]

It's almost enough to convince someone to seriously start collecting Imperial EKs!

Almost? Toby, you are doomed! Dooooooomed!!!

I have bought 26 in the last six months! Help meeeeeeeeee!!

[Bill M]

"I have bought 26 in the last six months!"
--To someone's ears who hasn't had any new piece in well over a year, hearing this is tantamount to cruel and unusual punishment! Thanks Tony!
Thought you were my friend, boo hoo...
--Nice crosses, by the way. You aren't really gonna keep 'em, are you Toby? Hint-hint-hint...
--Someone start a charity, quick!

[TobyR]

Hi Everybody,

Thanks for all the kind comments and glad to hear you all like them. I am particularly taken with the EK2, superb patination, and I like the case too, so much more inviting than those shady looking later examples.

But ... in all seriousness, I must confess ultimately my allegiances are more to the Crosses with that funny little symbol in the centre.

All the best,
Toby.

PS Tony - I'm curious, if you're after Heather Locklear in a Pickelhaube (which is certainly a tempting vision), what's Kaiser dreaming of?