My humble collection ....

[Matthieu]

2nd ... a nice 2-piece medal bar. EK2 is 3-piece & magnetic, but I'm not sure about the period ( suggestions are welcome )

[Matthieu]

Have to admit, that this EK somewhat puzzles me. The oakleaves are not as defined as one should expect ( stuff in the middle is drop of glue ).
It also seems the core received 2 coats of paint ( barely visible below the date & above the 6 o'clock arm ).
Strangely enough the backing is not stitched, but glued . Enough signs to be worried or just another Monday morning assembly ?

[Nigel N]

hi Mathjis, i see your collection has grown again!! some very nice pieces!! the EK2 on the medal bar looks like its had an extra thick coat of paint, but otherwise i think it looks fine, i'd like to see the reverse of the bar if you can post a photo or two, just to see the pin and backing cloth, and a shot of the EK&KVK reverses.in fact, why not throw in some close ups of the others too, you know i love EK's, and the EK2 w/out ribbon looks very nice! cheers -Nigel

[LuckyLuudje]

Maybe that core of the ek2 is one of the last they made with the first pattern dies? And a thick layer of paint to cover it up ?

But nice items you scored

[George L]

So long as the detail is there under that big glob of paint, then no worries! Yeah, could've been assembled on a Monday during Octoberfest!!

[Mike Yokum]

Very nice Mathijs! You keep adding nice bits and pieces don't you?

I especially like the medal bar and matching awards!

[Matthieu]

@ Nigel ... here ya go. The other EK2 I got ( traded ) from other forum member.

[Matthieu]

@ Nigel ... cant take reverse pix from the spange. Both medals are very tightly mounted against the frame with strings.

[Nigel N]

cheers Mathjis, thanks for showing the photo's, loving those EK's, and a nice medal bar too -Nigel

[Matthieu]

Today, I got the 1st of my latest "treasures" in the mail ... here and there you can still see the burnished highlights.

[Matthieu]

Close-up ... havent seen "vaining" across 57 EK's that much.

[Matthieu]

Seems the backside has seen some veteran action. Both catch, pin, hook show early production !

[Nigel N]

hi Mathjis, i just love that EK1 just look at the amount of wear on it, it really looks great, i like mint crosses, but one like this really has some history to it, not just been sat in a drawer for 40 years like a lot of them have! i bet its been worn with pride, fantastic piece!! -Nigel

[Peter Wiking]

Matthieu, that is indeed a nice Iron Cross.

Peter

[Matthieu]

Thanks for your kind words, guys. It only shows us that there a still bargains out there !!!