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    #1

    Flea Market Find

    Greetings all,

    I visited a local flea market recently and found a small grouping of WWII items. I wasn't sure about this EKI at first, but the price was right for taking a chance.

    I have compared mine to other examples posted and believe it is genuine. With most of the pain unfortunately scratched off the obverse, the distinctive silver colored core of a proper L/54 cross is visible.
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    Interested in candid/private Hitler, KIA, and Holocaust photos. Also any AH related memorabilia--silverware, linen, crystal, china...
    All the best,
    Chris
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    Reverse

    The reverse of this screwback seems to be all correct. The mm is of the rarer horizontal box variety rather than the more common arch shaped stamp.

    I see no issues with this one. It is unfortunate that it has been abused, but, as I said, the price was very right.

    Thanks,

    Chris
    Attached Files
    Interested in candid/private Hitler, KIA, and Holocaust photos. Also any AH related memorabilia--silverware, linen, crystal, china...
    All the best,
    Chris

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      #3
      I agree with you, a 100% correct L/54. At the right price, it's a great cross!

      Originally posted by EKman View Post
      With most of the pain unfortunately scratched off the obverse, the distinctive silver colored core of a proper L/54 cross is visible.
      I prefer my EKs with some of the pain left on them, too
      Best regards,
      Streptile

      Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)

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        #4
        Looks as though it may have had a chemical dip, but I think its legit and wouldn't shy away if the price was right.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Gesundheit View Post
          Looks as though it may have had a chemical dip, but I think its legit and wouldn't shy away if the price was right.

          Just out of curiosity, what leads you to think that it has been chemically treated? At $35, I couldn't pass it up since I was almost certain that it's genuine.

          Thanks,

          Chris
          Interested in candid/private Hitler, KIA, and Holocaust photos. Also any AH related memorabilia--silverware, linen, crystal, china...
          All the best,
          Chris

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            #6
            First mention I heard of price here, I would have paid more than that, to be sure.
            It appears to me an effort to remove the original finish, which may have been bubbling & corroded, was made ... And since it appears that almost all was gotten off, not even finish in the crevices, checmical treatment is most likely.
            Why they didn't follow through and recoat will never be known, but I'd be mighty tempted to apply some black if it was mine.

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              #7
              Did they stamp the L/54 on the pin too ?

              Douglas

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