EK2 opinion

[waA339]

It looks like an original ek, what is your opinion?
I cant see any maker mark in the ring, can somebody see what maker it is?
The ek2 is magnetic

Ive you need better close-ups just ask.

Thanks in advance!

[grueni1208]

It's an original EK II by Hammer & Söhne.

Regards

Daniel

[Adrian]

It's an original EK II by Hammer & Söhne.

Regards

Daniel

I agree with Daniel, a great original, the patina is superb!

[LuckyLuudje]

And most of them don't have such a beautifull detailed (low on flaws etc.) frame.

[waA339]

Thank you!

[waA339]

Can somebody see ive this EkII is a early, mid or late war?

Thanks in advance!

[Adrian]

At a guess I would say early as it is a very crisp strike. Most '55's are found with awful beading and poor quality, I'm guessing the tooling used in the manufacture of the cross became mis-aligned or worn and this reflected in the quality of the crosses.
This is just my opinion and others may say something different, for example, the quality started off poor and improved over time, making this a later cross but hopefully other members can give their thoughts too.

[baldy1939]

One of the best flawless 55's i have seen & i also love that dark patina