Reference material on Floch EK1's

[Steve Conway]

Hi,

I bought an EK1 from a dealer but have subsequently found out through this forum that it is a Floch made EK, I am going back to the dealer with this but I would like to know where I can get references to show screwback EK1's marked L/21 are not genuine 3rd Reich items just in case he decides to play coy with me. Can anyone help please?

Regards

Steve

[Peter Wiking]

On Floch crosses the date (1939), is placed very low, nearly touching the beading. The coils ((((( on the beading looks strange compared to the ones on original crosses. They are either to sharp and thin, or to fat. Many Floch crosses tends to be yellow in color at the frame.

Here is a Floch. The photo belongs to another member her. I hope he dont mind.

Cheers.
Peter Wiking

[Biro]

..I bought an EK1 from a dealer....where I can get references to show screwback EK1's marked L/21 are not genuine 3rd Reich items..... Regards Steve

Hi Steve...

'The Iron Cross of 1939' by Gordon Williamson....page 464...

Point him in that direction.....


Marshall

[Steve Conway]

Hi Peter and Biro,

Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated being able to get almost instantaneous expert advice and assistance.

Regards

Steve

[hagwalther]

Hi Stecon6591,

Have PM'ed you re: this EK1.

Regards ...

Hi Peter and Biro,

Thanks for your help, it is much appreciated being able to get almost instantaneous expert advice and assistance.

Regards

Steve

[Biro]

Me........Expert??.........

[George Stimson]

Peter,

I don't mind at all that you used my photo. Sharing information is what these Forums are all about. And personally, I don't mind if any member uses any picture I've ever posted -- as long as it's for the purpose of educating other people who participate in this hobby!