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    #1

    How do you like this EK1???

    Hello all-I can buy this unmarked EK1-non magnetic centre.Weight:20,2gr.
    Link:http://www.beepworld.de/members33/aga-on-fire/
    Thanks for your help!!!
    Andy
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    #2
    Looks like a nice original unmarked brass core EK, a friend of mine obtained an unmarked piece from a German vet with the same characteristics as the one you have shown here. I have not been able to work out the maker though. From the outside case looks good also. He was awarded the EK in the French campaign so I assume these are pro LDO pieces.

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      #3
      Hi,

      I have no problems regarding authenticity with either the case or the cross from what I can see from the images. The catch on the cross has been repaired though. I also see a contradiction in the finish - mint frosting on the beading but totally worn swastika. I can only think that the recipient deliberately removed the black finish from the swastika for aesthetic reasons.

      Regards
      Mike K
      Regards
      Mike

      Evaluate the item, not the story and not the seller's reputation!

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        #4
        Hello Andy,

        I have the same cross. I had it for ages without being 100% sure on it, the reason being that the beading on the bottom of the "9 o`clock" arm is flawed which I belive I can see on the cross you picture.
        If you look closely on that beading close to the left corner you can see 2 "beads" that are almost joined making what looks like 1 thick bead.
        I don`t have any pics of my cross but I have attached a picture of a similar cross from Detlev`s site, you can just make out the flaw.
        I agree that the catch on your cross has been replaced, all others I have seen have had a round wire catch.

        Best regards,
        Adrian.


        Picture from Detlev Niemann, Hamburg.
        I hope the new owner doesn`t mind the picture being used, if there is a problem I will remove it.
        Last edited by Adrian; 03-09-2006, 05:51 AM.

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          #5
          Here is another, you can make out the flaw a bit easier,

          Best regards,
          Adrian.

          Thanks to Brian R and Ralph A for their permission to use the pictures.
          Last edited by Adrian; 03-09-2006, 05:51 AM.

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            #6
            and just to prove myself wrong, this one DOES have a flat wire catch!
            Last edited by Adrian; 03-09-2006, 05:51 AM.

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              #7
              Adrian,

              the cross you posted, courtesy Brian R/Ralph A, that CATCH looks repaired to me, hows bout you?
              Last edited by VincentC; 03-04-2003, 04:10 PM.

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                #8
                Thank you for your opinions.I believe that it is good now.
                Best wishes
                Andy

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                  #9
                  I can say, with certainty, that the catch on that EK above was never repaired. I think it's just that particular picture and the few scratches that may make it look that way.

                  Brian

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                    #10
                    A thousand pardons Brian
                    Vince

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                      #11
                      No problem, Vince!. Sorry to come off a little harsh - definately not my intention.

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                        #12
                        The catch on this cross is original as Brian said. The one in Andy`s link at the top of the thread has had the catch replaced or maybe it is the original catch that was broken and repaired?

                        Best regards,
                        Adrian.

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                          #13
                          You are right Adria-the catch is repaired!!!
                          Regards
                          Andy

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