Unmarked EK1 Query

[Mark Holmes]

Hi guys , was looking to put a maker to this unmarked EK1 . I know you guys are quite busy , and i have attempted to find another cross which resembles this one but to no avail.
Any help appreciated .

Thanks in advance...Stomper

[DavidM]

Hello

Can you post some full, face on pictures of the front and back of the cross.

Regards
David

[Mark Holmes]

Ok heres the pics requested.

[DavidM]

Hello

Not 100% certain on this but it could be an unmarked Paul Maybauer, maker '7' EK.

Regards
David

[Mark Holmes]

Actually i thought it would be easy to spot another 3 like that , it is very unusual . Still i cant find it anywhere...

[Mark Holmes]

thanks David will go try find on and check ....

[George Stimson]

I'd guess that it's Schaurte & Hohfeld -- expecially with a "3" like that. Here's a marked version. What do you think?

[George Stimson]

The reverse.

[Mark Holmes]

I see hwat you mean about the (3) George but the backs are like chalk and cheese . What is your opinion on that, are there different backs for same maker . Different periods .

[George Stimson]

There are different known backs for some makers. So if I was trying to make an identification, I would concentrate more on the obverse than the reverse.
Compare the frame beading of our two crosses. Do you think it matches?

[Mark Holmes]

Yep George it seems youve hit the nail on the head so to speak . I would say the frames were 99% identical . Thanks for your input .

[nellyp51]

Good call George, IMO correct

[DavidM]

Hello

I have never seen an EK by this manufacturer before. A very nice cross George, and a good call. I went for a Maybeuer based on the reverse set up - but I did say I wasn't 100% certain

Either way Stompers and yours are very nice EKs.

[Mark Holmes]

Thanks guys for the help there . Its good to get the reasons behind an answer too .

[Paratrooper]

Hello

Not 100% certain on this but it could be an unmarked Paul Maybauer, maker '7' EK.

Regards
David

Hi,

i agree with David. Not 100% but i think it's a Meybauer. A typical sign for this Maker is the date which looks the nearer they come to the core a little bit like a block (unit).
I hope i found the right words.
Pin, hinge and catch also lokks like later war Meybauer crosses.

There are different known backs for some makers. So if I was trying to make an identification, I would concentrate more on the obverse than the reverse.
Compare the frame beading of our two crosses. Do you think it matches?

i agree 100%. The reverse is in most of the cases the key for recognize the maker.

Regards
Andreas