Non-magnetic ek1 on e-stand

[FW 200]

Any thoughts on the non-magnetic ek1 that went one-strand a few min. ago? Thanks

[Larry L]

You mean this?
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=132962

L

[FW 200]

Yes, thats the one. I dont know much about the brass core ek's. Thanks

[Larry L]

Brass core pieces are early pieces, made basicly between 1939-1941 before the quality control told that Iron is the only allowed material to be used.

I can't comment the cross on the estand, because I am the seller . I'll let others do it.

L

Yes, thats the one. I dont know much about the brass core ek's. Thanks

[franki]

Hello,

it is the knowing nonmagnetic EK.
I would not have some problems with it foresaw the repainted core but this is a point of view.

Best Franki

[Waffen-Mike]

IMO the EK1 is original and reverse shows wear that is consistent with it having been on a uniform at one time, but as the seller has already indicated the obverse has indeed been repainted. Almost every brass EK1 I have come across has some chipping paint revealing the brass core. I have posted a picture of my own brass EK1 as an example of this "chipping".

Best Regards
Mike

[tinmantis]

if I'd seen it first, i would have had it!
re-paint or not, a great original cross, and good price
regards
jon