Magnetic Schinkel EKII

[Robert P.]

Thanks to Mathias I now have another Schinkel EKII, this time a magnetic version. I notice for one thing the corners on the swasi are much sharper than on my non-magnetic Schinkel, and the dates crisper in detail. All in all an excellent example. Thanks, Mathias!

Robert

[Robert P.]

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[Adrian]

Nice catch Robert, do you have any Schinkel size ribbon to go with it?

[Robert P.]

Nice catch Robert, do you have any Schinkel size ribbon to go with it?

Yes, Adrian, I've collected a few of the narrower full-length pieces over the years. Thank you.

Robert

[CMSgt]

Schinkel

Nice cross and beautiful. Jim

[baldy1939]

Nice cross Robert

[Matthieu]

Very nice one indeed, I hope to add one to my collection one day.

[Robert P.]

Can anyone add as to what these early Schinkel frames were made of? I'm presuming they were tombak with a nickel silver electroplating, and polished, with frosted beading. Or maybe polished neusilber? Any solid ideas?

Robert

[Robert P.]

With full-length ribbon...

Robert

[grueni1208]

Nice Deumer

Regards

Daniel

[Robert P.]

Danke Daniel.

Robert

[ben bijker]

I notice for one thing the corners on the swasi are much sharper than on my non-magnetic Schinkel, and the dates crisper in detail.
Robert

Hi Robert,

detail may be crisper because of a " new " die.
On the other hand, pherhaps they were switching to a softer metal as soon as the die started to show some wear.
(to extend the life of the die)

I will compare my magnetic and non-magnetic schinkel tomorrow.

Best regards,
Ben

[WEISNER]

Robert, As usual a cross of great Quality! Can you tell us what the Schinkel ribbon width is? I am interested as I have a few ribbons of different width I have picked up at shows?
Thanks Much!
Kev

[Robert P.]

Kevin,

Roughly 25 centimeters width.

Robert

[ben bijker]

Isn't that a tad bit wide robert???