help with Ek1

[Jay V.]

Hi Guys
Hi Guys i just purchased this Ek1 off the estand and waiting for it to arrive in the mail,but have noticed on the estand sell page that there may be some concers about this item.Please let me know your thoughts.Jay

Ps Chris please dont get upset for me posting this item.
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[Hank C.]

I'd say the "1939" and the "L/52" look odd, as well as the reverse. Straight on pix of the front would be helpful, but this is an odd looking cross.

best
Hank

[StefanK.]

This is by no means an original L/52 EK1 !

[Okrach]

This is by no means an original L/52 EK1 !

hallo Stefan,

It is truely an interesting example but... I would not agree with Your statement easily.

My reasons: visit the examples of the L/52 (second row first on the left side, double marked pin) This cross looks similar to it. and by all means.. it would appear to be a genuine item.

By the way the better pictures would be nice to solve this questionable issue.

[Jay V.]

Thanks Guys for all your comments,As soon as the Ek arrives in the mail or if the seller still has some pics on file i'll post more.Again Thanks Jay

[Jay V.]

Okrach,can you post a link to the Ek that you are talking about so i can review it also.Thanks Jay

[Okrach]

Okrach,can you post a link to the Ek that you are talking about so i can review it also.Thanks Jay

Sure just go to the WAF main page go to IC I class at check L/52 the second row, first example from the left (CASED one). Just have a look and Your concerns shall vanish.

here we go...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/iron_cross/2nd_1st_class/1st_class/manufacturers/l_52/4/L_52.htm

As I said we are waiting for better pictures...

[ciritione]

For the comparative, this is my Zimmermann...

[Hank C.]

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Just have a look and Your concers shall vanish.

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I actually looked at all 5 of the crosses pictured, and my concerns didn't "vanish". I'm not saying Jay's cross is bad, but I'm still not convinced it's what it should be.

best,
Hank

[Okrach]

I actually looked at all 5 of the crosses pictured, and my concerns didn't "vanish". I'm not saying Jay's cross is bad, but I'm still not convinced it's what it should be.

best,
Hank

Hallo Hank,

I see A LOT of similarities to the double marked cross presented there. A LOT. Nevertheless it would be great if the better pictures were available for certain judgement. It is pretty hard to say something definite according to what we have seen (poor pictures). I only assume (according to what I can make it from the porr pictures) that the item presented is an original cross. I only assume it. I do hope I am not wrong on this one.

Hank, even You admitted You can't definitely say if it is ok or not.

[Hank C.]

Hallo Hank,

..edit... It is pretty hard to say something definite according to what we have seen (poor pictures).

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Hank, even You admitted You can't definitely say if it is ok or not.

That's why I admitted it!

best
Hank

[Okrach]

Why didn't You tell us the cross was sold by LIFETIME MEMBER....

[Jay V.]

Guys when the cross arrives ill scan it and post pics.Also i didnt not post the guys name because i dont think thats the issue at hand,the main thing is to identify the ek as good or bad.Thanks for all the help guys.Jay