Ek1 L/13

[Alex K]

Hi Gents,

I wonder if this cross is original.
Can you guys help me out?

Weight: 15,5 gr
Hight: 42 mm
Width: 43 mm

Regards, Alex

[Alex K]

Back...
Sorry for the bad pics, it's the best i can do..

[Alex K]

L/13..

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Side..

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Side...

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Side....

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Last..

Thanks in advance!

[DavidM]

Hello

From what I can see in these photos it looks like a good original Paul Meybauer to me.

For comparison, check out the forum reference section for these at:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/iron.../l_13/l_13.htm

Regards
David

[Alex K]

Thanks, David!

But is the weight OK?
It seems a bit light to me..

[Hank C.]

Alex,
From the 1 or 2 good pix, looks okay.

Try taking the photos from FARTHER away, not so close up. Zoom in on the cross.

Then when you download onto the computer, crop them (that is, cut off the edges until only the cross remains). You might have better luck that way. Nothing personal, but most of the pictures of the sides and so forth are useless... I know it's tough (I have same problem sometimes) but you just have to play around a bit.

best,
Hank

[Alex K]

Thanks!

[DavidM]

Thanks, David!

But is the weight OK?
It seems a bit light to me..

Hello

The weight is fine. From what data I can find, EK1 pinbacks like these can vary anything from around 14.5gr up to 24.5gr. So at 15.5gr it is fine. I have a couple of EK1s which weigh in at around 16gr and some that are 20 or more grams.

As I say, in my opinion from what I can see in these photos, a good original cross.

Regards
David

[Alex K]

Thanks again!

(I will buy a new camera soon)