Just bought this EK2

[Atli]

Hello, my name is Atli and I am new at collecting third reich stuff. (although I have dabbled in coin collecting)
I recently acquired this EK2 and thougth you guys might be able to tell me something about it.

Scan of front:


Scan of back:


edit: the thing that fastens the ring to the cross is broken, it is visible in the scan of the back (there is a gap of c.a. 1/3 of a mm)

[Robert P.]

Hi Atli,

And welcome to the crosses forum. I am not certain which maker made your cross, but I can say with certainty it is an original. I'll do some checking in my files for you.

Robert

[Steinar]

Hello

I believe this might be a S&L cross


it looks like the jump ring got some sort of damage...

and, thats what I call KILLER patina. NEVER EVER clean this baby PLEASE!!!

[Robert P.]

I'm not matching your cross to any in my files, which doesn't matter - I have only 2/3rds of the known maker's crosses. This is another S&L design cross, and there are many like this. Perhaps someone with a match will give us a solid answer. Sorry I couldn't help.

Robert

[badge5050]

I stand beside Robert, and say welcome to a fellow collector from our old colony . I will also say….like Steinar from yet another old colony, never clean this baby..<O</O

[Robert P.]

I stand beside Robert, and say welcome to a fellow collector from our old colony . I will also say….like Steinar from yet another old colony, never clean this baby..<O</O

We can guarantee, if you do, you (and others) won't like it. It LOOKS like it's 60+ years old. If you want a shiny mint EKII, there are plenty out there to buy. I love the vintage, old look.

Robert

[badge5050]

We can guarantee, if you do, you (and others) won't like it. It LOOKS like it's 60+ years old. If you want a shiny mint EKII, there are plenty out there to buy. I love the vintage, old look.

Robert

Agree, - and I even think I have one near mint, to spare, some where if so desired.<O</O<O</O

[Atli]

Hi and thanks for the answers. I also prefer the aged look and wouldn't dream of cleaning it.

[WEISNER]

Atli, Welcome aboard! As I was warned when first posting here... this EK collecting is very habit forming!!!! Start saving your money right now! I started collecting in Feb. this year, 7 Boxed EKI's and 3EKII's, two with packets since.....
This EK bug is like heroin, You are already looking for your next purchase while waiting for the last to come in the mail!!!!
Happy Hunting and very nice cross!!!! Happy to read you are not thinking of cleaning it!
Kevin

[Steinar]

Atli, Welcome aboard! As I was warned when first posting here... this EK collecting is very habit forming!!!! Start saving your money right now! I started collecting in Feb. this year, 7 Boxed EKI's and 3EKII's, two with packets since.....
This EK bug is like heroin, You are already looking for your next purchase while waiting for the last to come in the mail!!!!
Happy Hunting and very nice cross!!!! Happy to read you are not thinking of cleaning it!
Kevin

EVERY single word made sense haha
It IS soooo addictive

[WEISNER]

Steinar! If I remember right? You were one of the members which gave me this warning!!!! How right you were!
Kev

[baldy1939]

Atli , welcome aboard & i agree 100% with the others about NOT cleaning this cross & you WILL become addicted too collecting these babys

[Steinar]

My fiance say "They all look the same to me"


im still searching for work after finished education. Can feel the need for buying EKs.... but can't yet

perhaps WEISNER, can't remember

[Emanuel]

Nice EK2 you purchase,
never mind if has a repair at the jump ring
Learn to love these babies unclean and with wounds!!

Is it a purchase from a collector or an e-seller? ( You answer if you like )

Steinar wrote:

My fiance say "They all look the same to me"

Awww, I heard that too recently, we talk about collections, they talk about shoes, this is how life goes with them..

[Atli]

Actually it doesn't have repair, it only has the damage (The scan makes it look like repair, though). I might try to photograph the damage when I get home from work.

I bought it from Detlev Niemann.