Deschler EKI

[Robert P.]

Hello gentlemen,

It looks like this one has been through a few rough winters...

[Robert P.]

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[George Stimson]

That's a great looking cross, Robert!

[Robert P.]

Thank you George,

When I saw it on the e-stand I just had to have it.

[streptile]

Wow, that's a great one. I love them used like this. It's a nice thing about EK1s as opposed to EK2s that they were worn on the tunic in combat, so that when one turns up that looks like this one may imagine that it truly saw some action.

Of all the many '1' stamps I've seen on Deschler crosses, this serif one is by far my favorite aesthetically. A real treasure.

[Robert P.]

Thanks Trevor,

Yes, Deschler certainly had their share of stamps alright.

[dasreich44]

Great looking Deschler, congrats...

I like the worn condition..)

Gr,

Jeroen

[baldy1939]

Another beauty Robert , i bet it could tell a few stories

[Robert P.]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I noticed immediately that it has a different core compared to its EKII counterpart, which have (2) cores themselves - that I am aware of. The date is much different, and the swasi is of a lower profile. Very different, these Deschler EKI's. The pin assembly looks to be very rugged and built to withstand the rigors of wear, akin with the sturdiness of the '20'/'L/52' C.F. Zimmermann's and 'L/50' Godet's.

[wvdparis2]

nice one

I still don't have any "1" in my collection
(If someone have a mint one for sale please PM me )

Gongrats

michael

[fabri-online]

Hi Robert, a good one that has seen the battle !

[Robert P.]

Thanks fabri

[Douglas 5]

Nice hot strike on that # 1 ! !

[beuwulf]

Hi Robert, again you have find another great cross... And a Deschler ...
I like this manufacturer very much... Once again congrats to your nice cross....
Best Regards: Chris....

[Robert P.]

Thanks everyone!