Rare ek1 unmarked "24"

[Roglebk]

I think it's important to keep in mind that many of us focus almost exclusively on marked crosses, and tend to overlook unmarked examples. If this particular type was always unmarked, there may be many more than we suspect just waiting to be found. We've seen this happen with the so-called "early Godet" EK1s -- as soon as they were identified on this forum as rare, folks started finding them all over the place. It just takes a little persistence in looking through unmarked crosses on dealer sites that many of us would ordinarily have overlooked.

Couldn't agree more! And to cross reference with Imperial crosses too sometimes, especially on early ones. Would be nice to see more of the knowledgable WWII collectors over in the Imperial section

[beuwulf]

Hi guys, I will come back soon with some more input to this thread....
Best Regards: Chris....

[beuwulf]

Hi guys, I`m back... I have sent my cross to Detlev as I told you earlier...........
And I recieved this back from him... OPINIONS!!! From all of you out there are
wery much welcome....

[LarryHW.]

Detlev's reply

Makes sense to me. I don't think this is a common maker, even if you are talking about unmarked crosses.

[fabri-online]

Hi Chris,
that's good ! but I have a question: have you sayd to him that in your opinion this cross could be an unmarked "24" ?
sincerly, I 'm ansious to recieve my one to compare core and frame with a mine 2nd class and build a my opinion.

[schönbeck]

Detlev is guessing, why even write that on a certificate?

[beuwulf]

hi guys, I sent him my unmarked cross and that`s all... But I do have a problem
with the words "Which was most most likely... And thats why I wanted more
opinions from you guys... And I also sent him a mail about that line and he
responded back to me:

Good morning Mr. Karlsson,

you have asked me for my opinion and you got my opinion.

regards
dn

So for know I can not do anymore about this question of the maker....
Make your own opinions of this cross and maker...
Best Regards:
Chris....

[fabri-online]

Hi Chris,
well I can say only thank you for your help and contribution for this interesting thread and to share these informations with us.
Sincerly I have seen these crosses here for the 1st time so all it 's new..

[beuwulf]

Hi guys, Can we get some more opinions from the high members of this
forum...Or do the interest of this UNMARKED cross pass them bye.....
And also some comment`s on Detlev`s expert evaluation...
Best Regards: Chris....

[fabri-online]

Hi Chris
just to say that dimensions of EKII m.m. 24 are 45x45 and your EKI is 44,5x44,8 it don't matches.
It 's not a positive point for the theory but it 's possible that the manufacturer has not used the same frame of course.
what do you think ?

[streptile]

hi guys, I sent him my unmarked cross and that`s all...

Hi Chris,
Did you specifically ask for an opinion about the maker?
Thanks,

[beuwulf]

Hi Trevor, as I said earlier in this thread, I sent him my unmarked cross and asked for his opinion abuot the cross... This is my firsy time ever I sent anyone a cross for a
opinion, and I dont know how this evaluation is a statement or not for the question
of this maker,and how much "CRED", Detlev have in his so called opinion....
The interpretation lie in the eyes of the beholder.... Thats why again every
opinion from you guys are welcome....
Best Regards: Chris....

[fabri-online]

just to advise that I have received my unmarked today.
absolutely the same cross you have.
I have just seen some impressive things, for example profile and front side of frame.
pics available on Monday.

[beuwulf]

Hi fabri, can`t wait to see your cross...And it looks like there will be no more
discuision about this maker "24"...
Best Regards: Chris....

[fabri-online]

Hi Chris
I hope these pics can help
it has a frosted frame but don't seems neusilber..