EK II Lauer

[EK-collector]

So finally I have aquired this nice cross to my collection.
Came with marked and signed envelope, photo and miniature. Wound badge was sold to Italy, so I hope after discuss with Italian collector I may add it back to this set in near future.

[Hans Kondor]

Nice Lauer, congrats!

[EK-collector]

Nice Lauer, congrats!

Thanks Hans I was sad I have missed yours, but I think this is very nice addition anyway and with some history aswell

[Hans Kondor]

And don't forget the packet, thats also rare!

[EK-collector]

And don't forget the packet, thats also rare!

yep, that is cool also.

[Danny70]

Very nice indeed, Is it marked?
I really like the shape of the beveled swastika and the distinctive '3's on these crosses.

Regards - Danny

[Woolgar]

Very nice set! I am still looking for one for my collection

Nick

[EK-collector]

Very nice indeed, Is it marked?
I really like the shape of the beveled swastika and the distinctive '3's on these crosses.

Regards - Danny

Unfortunetely not, marked is only envelope

[rbminis]

Thanks Hans I was sad I have missed yours, but I think this is very nice addition anyway and with some history aswell

Nice Lauer!
I think I was the lucky one that got the one that you speak of. Mine is unmarked as well.

[EK-collector]

Very nice cross, but for me the price was to high. ANyway gratz

[George Stimson]

EK-collector

No need for a mark on your cross. It's fine!

[streptile]

No need for a mark on your cross. It's fine!

I agree. Marks are very overrated: a small number stamped on what is usually an inferior-quality, later-war cross. Why not get the good, early, unmarked examples instead? They're almost always nicer...

[EK-collector]

Thank you Trevor and George, your words make my collecting effort easier

[Robert P.]

[quote=streptile; "They're almost always nicer"...

Trevor, you could easily change the course of collecting with statements like this. I can now forsee a move from marked to unmarked crosses (your words carry weight in this and other WAF forums). But I happen to agree with you, wholeheartedly. The nicest 1939 cross I have ever owned is an unmarked K&Q. It's semi-gloss paint is much nicer than the later-war flat black paint. And, the frame has taken on the nicest patina I have ever seen on any iron cross. Seams are tight, and hand-finishing is wonderful. Here, take a look...

Respectfully,
Robert

[Robert P.]

one more shot...