EK2 1914 opinions

[Lurchheney13]

I recently picked this up at the Ovms show and was wondering what the maker is. From my research I believe that it is an authentic cross but I would like a second opinion. My one concern is that the core has too much play and leaves small gaps on the left or right side of the cross.

Regards,
Chris

[Lurchheney13]

Gap on left and right side when core is moved

[Lurchheney13]

reverse

[streptile]

It's definitely a good cross.

Cores were shared by many makers, and often did not fit precisely in the maker's frames. This core is especially common -- we call this one of the "generic" cores -- which means that:

1. the maker will be hard to identify if the ring is not marked, and
2. the looseness of the core need not concern you.

[Lurchheney13]

Could the cross be produced during WW1 or is it of Third Reich manufacture?

Regards,
Chris

[Dansson]

Could the cross be produced during WW1 or is it of Third Reich manufacture?

Regards,
Chris

It's a WW1 award piece.

[SCOTT G]

A nice genuine cross. In a favoured grouping of mine. If not maker marked identification may not always be easy or definitive but from your photos may be possible.