Some newbie q's

[donlon]

I'm browsing this site and sucking info like a madman ...but i got some q's I hope you guys would help me with, that I couldn't find answer on, even on forum search.

Frostings, was all EK2 and 1's frosted or was that not requierede by the theird reich ??

Ribbon, was there a standard lenght on EK2 ribbons, if so how long.
How do i spot a fake ribbon besides the UV test ??

You guys are AMAZING to spot fake/real crosses, I'm reading treads where you are saying "no good" or "Nice EK by MM..**" only by photo ....damn !!!

I'm a newbie, but really in to this stuff, and wanna learn...

Thanks guys

[mametz]

You are not going to learn every thing overnight, buy books
study this forum buy a few crosses get the feel of them
Regards
Mametz

[Robert P.]

John,

Here is a reproduction ribbon. One edge looks close to an original (irregular edge), while the other edge is way off (whip-stitched). These are made currectly in Yugoslavia. Both edges of an original ribbon have uniform 'loops'. Although I have never encountered an original 30mm-wide EKII ribbon that glows under a black light, let it be known that the Third Reich DID use dies in materials that glow under such light. I have even found 30mm-wide EKII ribbons with what appears to be the correct 'loops' on both edges, but the thread used to weave the ribbons is too thin and the ribbon turns out being very thin and light.

The only lengths I have found in original 30mm-wide EKII ribbons is cut 11 1/2 inches long. I have seen them folded in different manners. Deschler folded them in a different manner than normally encountered.

Robert

[Robert P.]

Here is an original 30mm-wide EKII ribbon. Note the even/uniform loops on both edges...

Robert

[Robert P.]

John,

Here's an interesting thread on the many 'frosting' methods of EKII's. Do a search and you'll find many more on the same subject.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...light=frosting

Robert

[Robert P.]

By the way, John, welcome to the forum! I hope you find what interests you the most in the field of collecting. You have some of my ribbons from off of the e-stand. Look them over closely; they'll speak to you. When you come across a reproduction ribbon, if you ever do, it will stand out like everything. Good hunting to you, and once again, welcome. This is the best and most lively forum I know of.

Robert

[donlon]

Thanks Robert, great info exactly what I was looking for

I know that this is not something I learn over night, but this is so interresting and I have an urge to know it all ...

[streptile]

I have an urge to know it all ...

Then in time you will

Welcome.