Meybauer EK1

[Tom Yanacek]

Hello to all,

I bought this Meybauer EK1 over the weekend. The core has a really nice finish to it but unfortunately, the pictures do not bring that out. There is also quite a bit of visible "veining" to this iron core. The reverse has what I consider to be the more typical pin for Meybauers, yet I don't recall ever seeing this type of pin stamped with the small 'L/13'.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is the reverse:

[Tom Yanacek]

'L/13' marking:

[streptile]

Hi Tom,

You are correct -- it is unusual to find a Meybauer with their "early" pin and an LDO mark. They are not unknown, but they are certainly uncommon. I believe Ben has or had one. Also, that core does not seem to be the typical Meybauer core, but better photos (of the date) would tell is for sure.

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi Trevor,

Thank you for your comments. I tried taking a few more pictures in hopes that you can see the date a bit better. Trying to take good pictures of Iron Crosses is always a challenge for me.

Best regards,
Tom

This angled view shows the veining fairly well:

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is a more straight on view of the 1939 date:

[streptile]

Here is a more straight on view of the 1939 date:

Hey Tom,

That is a standard Meybauer date after all. A very nice cross.

[Robert P.]

Used to have one myself...

Robert

[Robert P.]

And the obverse...

Robert

[Tom Yanacek]

Hey Tom,

That is a standard Meybauer date after all. A very nice cross.

Thanks for the confirmation on that, Trevor.

Robert: Thanks for posting that fine example. I see that your 'L/13' mark was stamped in the opposite direction.

Best regards,
Tom

[Robert P.]

Here's a close up of the mark...

Robert