EK2 to EK1 conversion

[AUSGANG]

Ah well, this one got away... I offered 50 euro but that wasn't enough apparently. I do like these...

[relics2007]

I would have sold that cross for 50 euro personally.
Regards,
Lonny

[donlon]

OMG ..

How can you tell if this conversion isn't done post war ??

[AUSGANG]

OMG ..

How can you tell if this conversion isn't done post war ??

Impossible to tell but I doubt that someone fabricating it post war for the collectors' market would put a busted pin on it.

And yes, Relics2007, I think 50 euros was a generous offer...

[relics2007]

Well... "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is absolutely true!!!

[donlon]

Impossible to tell but I doubt that someone fabricating it post war for the collectors' market would put a busted pin on it.

And yes, Relics2007, I think 50 euros was a generous offer...

No you are probably right, but it would look more autentic than a new shiny one

[AUSGANG]

Here's the only other one I have...

[AUSGANG]

obverse