My first EK1! Opinions requested...

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Colleages,

Here is my first EK1. It is marked 100 on the underside of the Pin. Who is the Maker?

I am looking for some confirmation; is it good?

Experienced help is appreciated.

Enjoy the photos.

Cheers,

Michael Collins

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[Carson]

Congrats on your first EK1.

I am not well versed on these awards, but the has the paint on the swastika and date been touched up? Seems glossier on certain areas. I look forward to learning about your award and happy New Year!

[Steinar]

Its a good cross but the swastika and the 1939 date looks a bit glossy... might just be an effect from the blitz?

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Thanks for the compliment. I think the gloss is from being handled and touched;finger oils.
The former owner was a heavy smoker, so there was a bit of nicotine staining on the Frosting. I imagine it has settled on the Black Paint.

This one has a Magnetic Core...


Can anyone else comment of the Cross? Who is the Manufacturer?

Cheers,

Michael Collins

[FW 200]

Nice cross, made by Wachtler&Lange

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Thanks for the vote and information!

Cheers,

Michael Collins

[Robert P.]

Official list of all 1939 EK manufacturers...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=19336

Robert

[Carson]

...awesome information.

I never considered the gloss possibly being from handling.

Nice EK1 and thanks for sharing!

[all1knew]

Hello there,

Is there a thin layer of lacquer applied to the front?

William Kramer

[Steinar]

Thanks for the compliment. I think the gloss is from being handled and touched;finger oils.
The former owner was a heavy smoker, so there was a bit of nicotine staining on the Frosting. I imagine it has settled on the Black Paint.

This one has a Magnetic Core...


Can anyone else comment of the Cross? Who is the Manufacturer?

Cheers,

Michael Collins

A smoking cross

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Hello there,

Is there a thin layer of lacquer applied to the front?

William Kramer

Interesting...I could see that being done. However, I think this is finger stuff...

Did they do that; Lacquering?

MC