ko marked ek1

[migileto]

could a couple of you imperial collectors give me an opinion on this ko marked ek1? thanks
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=57219

[Vadim K]

I saw this thread on AHF, was going to post there. The cross is absolutely fine, if a little tired. Someone naughty didnt store it properly. Still, a nice cross.

[migileto]

ek1

thanks, I just won it on ebay for 85 usd inc. shipping, what is something in this shape worth? I figure 135 to 150 am I off? thanks

[Chris Wainwrigh]

I sold a KO cross like yours for $95.00 plus shipping awhile back. Regards Chris

[migileto]

ek1

so I got a fair deal not a steal, oh well I have wanted one to go with my spange

[migileto]

ek1 arrived

I just got the ek1 in the post today, the hing and catch are exactly as those on this forum, but the 1914 are lighter stamped, also it has been painted at some point, making the date even more lighter, I have noticed 2 different cores one heavly stamped and the other lighter, also I have noticed 2 different ko stamps, mine is simple block forum ko the other has a foot on the k and is bigger, is this a change in maker marks and can you date it to an later or earlier time? also the cross is smaller than the 39 crosses I have, is that normal for this maker or all ek1 of ww1 vs ww2 crosses, thanks

[Chris Wainwrigh]

You can find KO's with light and heavy stamped cores. The one I sold was the light style and had a core repaint like yours which made the core look even more faint. The WW1 issue 1914 crosses are smaller than the 39's. Nothing wrong with your cross. Regards Chris