First EK2 for the collection!

[judorichard]

Hi. Here is the first EK2 to go into my collection. I thought I would post some pictures and let you guys comment. I know very little about this award.

[judorichard]

Some more

Here are a couple more pics. There is a little paint loss and what appears to be some oxidation / rust to the iron centre / core. What do you guys recommend doing about the rust?

Thanks.

[judorichard]

The pics.

...and here are the pics!

[willcpfc]

Very nice mate! A class ek.

[judorichard]

Thanks Will. I'm very happy with it. I like the "worn" look. If you have any advice as to how best to preserve & display an EK2 with a little rust please let me know.



So, did you get an invite to the wedding? Mine must have got lost in the post!

[willcpfc]

Ah the wedding.....is it bad of me but.....I am very happy for them but will be avoiding the whole thing

I believe so long as the ek is kept in a dry environment the rust wont spread. I have read some use oil, but I think others frown upon that practice. I would say its fine to leave...its looking good for a 60-70 year old imo

[EK-collector]

Wow that is really nice cross, it remminds me Zimmerman. About rust I recommend you just keep it in ideal condition. (no wet, good air)

[Dougie]

Hey Richard!

Looks like a realy nice piece!

I knew when I got my first one. I was so glad haha!
Now I'm thinking of it.. It was my first WW2 purchase! From that point on my collection got bigger and bigger. My show-case is almost pouring out
Even if they'd offer me 200 euro's for that, I wouldn't sell it.. To much memories attached

Keep up the good (collecting) work!

[Woolgar]

Nice one, congrats on your first

Nick

[Aiceman]

Hi Richard!
Good start!

[judorichard]

Thanks guys. There's just something about the Iron Cross. It looks great in my display case!

I'll keep it in a dry environment and hope the rust doesn't spread.

[bytown]

May be your first but not your last.

Wayne