EK2 for review

[willcpfc]

I got this cross today. I would appreciate any comment as to the maker. It has quite large beading on the frame. Magnetic core

[willcpfc]

Re: EK2 for review

Sorry double posted that pic...

[willcpfc]

Re: EK2 for review

Close up of frame.

[Valter Gorenc]

Can these inperfections in paint - bubbles, dust - be factory done? I don't believe, so I think this cross was repainted later. The cross itself looks okay to me, but probably expert cas sey more.

[willcpfc]

Re: EK2 for review

Can these inperfections in paint - bubbles, dust - be factory done? I don't believe, so I think this cross was repainted later. The cross itself looks okay to me, but probably expert cas sey more.

Thanks for reply. It did cross my mind that it could be repainted but there is not one bit of paint in the beading. I had a repainted cross before and it was clear by bits of paint in the beading ridges. If it has been painted it was done expertly I think.

[streptile]

I think we will need focused, large photos to say if it's repainted, or guess at the maker.

[SCOTT G]

I think we will need focused, large photos to say if it's repainted, or guess at the maker.

As Trevor says need better pics ,but at this piont cross looks OK
Also noted possible maker mark as highlighted ,can you post a clear enlargement of this section of the ring

[willcpfc]

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Thanks for comments. Here are some more shots....

[willcpfc]

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Hope they show the frame is 'clean' of paint. Also the maker mark.

[gregM]

You've got the cross. Compare it against those shown
in our database----------

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=263078

[willcpfc]

Re: EK2 for review

You've got the cross. Compare it against those shown
in our database----------

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=263078

Yeah I had a look. Could be a 'D' cross but who knows....

[SCOTT G]

Thanks for the larger pics
Cross looks to be a good one

[Valter Gorenc]

I looked at my humble collection and found one cross with such paint flaws too. It looks period (don't have pics at the moment), so I hope that was period unperfection.

[willcpfc]

Re: EK2 for review

I looked at my humble collection and found one cross with such paint flaws too. It looks period (don't have pics at the moment), so I hope that was period unperfection.

I am 110% sure its genuine. I have seen WW2 ek2 with less than perfect finish. Like I say, if there was any paint on the frame then yes its messed with. I still don't quite know the maker though. The mark does not give any clues?!