My First EKII 1939

[MauserKar98k]

This weekend, I attend the Badger Militaria Show in Janesville, WI. While there, I was able to pick up my first original 1939 EKII and it is a beauty! It's a minty Klein and Quenzer (65) and this baby glistens! There is not a scratch on it, just a couple of imperfections in the paint.

As usual, comments are appreciated. Thanks for looking.

[Dennis GT]

How were you able to go so long without getting an EK2? I think most collectors start with one. A very nice Cross. Be careful these things have a way of multiplying in your collection.

Dennis

[Rob E.]

Nice find.

[jt327gir]

Very nice!

[Rylan]

Awesome find! I love that thick Swaz, nice condition too

[PzBtl423]

nice 55,
look at the ring and the cross too.

[Adrian]

nice 55,
look at the ring and the cross too.

It's a '65' Klein & Quenzer, not a '55'. Hammer & Sohne marked their EKs with an incuse stamp, not like the cross above.

[baldy1939]

Thats a beauty for your NOW beginning EK collection

[PzBtl423]

It's a '65' Klein & Quenzer, not a '55'. Hammer & Sohne marked their EKs with an incuse stamp, not like the cross above.

hey,
never an 65 from K&Q look at the numbers and center (swastika).
on pic 2 you can real nice see a 55 in the ring

[baldy1939]

hey,
never an 65 from K&Q look at the numbers and center (swastika).
on pic 2 you can real nice see a 55 in the ring

Here's my '55' with the incuse makers mark & a few pics of the swaz & dates too compare .

[baldy1939]

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[Adrian]

Here are some pics of the cross in question with a marked '65' from my collection. Bear in mind that Mauser's cross looks like it has considerably thicker paint applied to the core.
Swastika and inner corner beading....

[Adrian]

Obverse dates....