Ek-1 L15

[Buuzert]

Okey guys,
Another Ek marked L15.
After checking, I think al threads about the L15
I still have my doubts about this cross.
My fist impression is genuine but...

At the moment I only have those 2 pictures.

[Buuzert]

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[Buuzert]

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[ben bijker]

Hi Buuzert,

although the cross looks ok, I hate everything with this Floch-Style needle.
(and avoid them as well)

But that is just my opinion.

Best regards,
Ben

[WenRan]

L/15 ... L/54 ...

[ben bijker]

L/15 ... L/54 ...

to make it even more complicated for you:
it's L15 without the slash

Ben

[Anthony N]

I couldn't be 100% sure but i would definitely be wary of this cross. I don't like the pin on it, but also the beading seems to be near mint but the edges of the frame are quite salty. Uneven wear usually puts questions in my head.
Someone with more knowledge will surely be along soon.
Ant.

[Paratrooper]

Hi Buuzert,

although the cross looks ok, I hate everything with this Floch-Style needle.
(and avoid them as well)

But that is just my opinion.

Best regards,
Ben

Hi!

I have the same opinion as Ben. Cross looks o.k. but this kind of Needle is ...........

Regards
Andreas

[upbeek]

the cross looks to me like a flock , as the frosting looks odd the hook and pin also,
chay

[Buuzert]

Thanks guys for ur opinion.
I will not take it, too much doubts about it

Kind Regards,
Eric Jan

[StefanK.]

Hello Eric,


how much does the cross cost?

Stefan

[Buuzert]

How so you came along the same cross???

Hello Eric,


how much does the cross cost?

Stefan

[Rich G]

I don't see why any are doubting this cross. Yes, the floch repro is modelled on this style but when you know the difference it's like night and day...

Nice original L15. If you are passing on it, let me know where it's for sale.

Rich

[Paratrooper]

Hi!

I absolutely agree with you Richard. If one dous his homework it's easy to see if it's a Floch or not. There are more than one point that shows that it's never a Floch.

All i can say is: "Read the Peters very informative and easy to understanding article about Floch-Copys!"

I quote myselfe. In the other thread about the "15" i wrote:

I had this problem too a week ago. First i thought it's a Floch. Because of that i read the article about Floch-Fakes by Peter.

There are many similarities between original Friedrich Orth "15" crosses and Floch-copys.
The 3 in the date looks nearly the same and also the reverse Setup.

There are also some points those show that it is an original piece.
The swaz of an original piece is not as flat as those of Floch crosses.
The point of the needle shows upward and not straight like the Floch "A" Type needle.
The area around the hinge and hook of Floch copys with "A" type needle is full of little pellets from the soldering process.
The last point i know is that the beading in the center of a Floch copy has a special appearance. There are over lapping rips in all four corners of the center.
Also the edges on the outside shows this characteristic.

Regards
Andreas

[Buuzert]

all too late now, i did not take it.

But all those point have to be on a EK or one of
those is already enough to be a floch??

Not all the floch EK's have that little pellets from the soldering process.