Odd (to me) EKI 65 maker mark

[Mr.Jerry D]

Anyone ever see one like this? Thanks!

[Tony T-S]

I have not. Do you have a photo looking straight on and the same of the front please. Not sure if the pin is K&Q either, but others will be able to tell you.

[Mr.Jerry D]

This is all I have, I cropped it from a "group shot" hope to have it in hand tomorrow.

[Mike Kenny]

Looks like an earlier Meybauer pin, which are pretty distinctive and as far as I know unique to Meybauer.

I believe that type of 65 mark has been shown on here before. I do not recall the outcome of those discussions.

To me, an unusual combination of pin and marking. I'll be interested in the explanation!

Regards
Mike

[Robert P.]

This is certainly a Meybauer cross, IMO. The entire hardware and even the patina to the backplate of the cross look like typical Meybauer. IMO, the ‘65’ mark is pure bogus, not even a chance of being authentic. It’s a downright shame that this cross was ruined like this.

Robert

[Gew44]

This is certainly a Meybauer cross, IMO. The entire hardware and even the patina to the backplate of the cross look like typical Meybauer. IMO, the ‘65’ mark is pure bogus, not even a chance of being authentic. It’s a downright shame that this cross was ruined like this.

Robert

I agree with Robert.

[ben bijker]

A nice Meybauer ****ed up by a moron.

[Patrick W]

that 65 mark is a very old post war one- it is occasionally found on period badges by several makers- I believe it most likely dates to the time when marked stuff was considered more desirable and as such commanded more money- 1960's approx

[sanya13]

I agree with this

that 65 mark is a very old post war one- it is occasionally found on period badges by several makers- I believe it most likely dates to the time when marked stuff was considered more desirable and as such commanded more money- 1960's approx

[Mr.Jerry D]

Thank you gentlemen!