Fake EK1 core

[Patrick W]

Hi Guys,

I wonder if you could help me please? I have a cross that I think is a modern repro- is this core a known reproduction one?

Many thanks for any help

Patrick

[morel5000]

Please post a pic of the back. Is it magnetic?
Core is a known ww1 variation.
What makes you suspect a fake?

[gregM]

Just going off the picture posted above, I don't see anything wrong with it.

[Patrick W]

thanks Guys, that's interesting- the reverse is quite frankly bizarre but has a lot of patination. have you ever seen the like of this?

[gregM]

Wow, that is so wrong.
The core and front frame half probably started life as a Ek2. The rear
frame and all of the hardware are new.

The true definition of a Frankenstein cross.

[morel5000]

With this backside, no way. I am with Greg; FRANkENSTEIN!