EK1 Maker?

[Waffe]

Any thoughts on the maker of this unmarked EK1?
It is vaulted, but possibly done manually by the recipient.
There is a name scratched on the back, but it is hard to read.









Thanks,
Kent

[Stu W]

Hi Kent,

I'm not sure of the maker but as to your comment about vaulting there is a way to tell if the cross has been hand vaulted as opposed to factory done. Have a look at the 4 inner corners of the frame adjacent to the swas. If they are still sitting flat on the core you most likely have a factory vaulted piece. If they are lifted then it's likely the vaulting was done by hand.

I'm sure others will be able to ID the maker for you.

Regards,
Stu

[fabri-online]

Hello
this cross is easy to recognize by the typical catch : Steinhauer & Luck.
P.S. nice cross, great patina !

[Waffe]

Thanks for the comments. I've learned a lot from reading this Forum.
In response to Stu's advice: there is the slightest lifting around the inner frame, so perhaps it was factory vaulted and then bent further by the owner. There is a slight impression on the backside (center) where someone's thumbs could have pressed. I need to get a better camera. The cross is definately combat-worn and the patina keeps getting blacker. I paid $200 for it around 4 years ago- at least I know it's a good one.

Best regards,
Kent