I recognize that cross. I think it used to belong to Robert P.
I agree with Douglas that this one is not easy, but in my opinion it is a Juncker. The frame is known to some as the "long flaw" or "flawed" frame.
Here is mine, the finest cross I ever owned, unfortunately now sold:
The problem with making a definite attribution is that, unlike Juncker's other two common frames and cores, the frame and core used on this one have never been seen (to my knowledge) in an L/12 marked EK1.
In favor of Juncker as a maker is the cross-hatching, the jumpring lug, and the traditional Juncker shape of the cross (which is pretty distinctive). But mostly, I tend to consider this one a Juncker because this same cross is also known with a different core, which is without doubt a Juncker core. I have the pictures saved somewhere, and if I dig them up I will post them.
Why they never made EK1s with this frame/core combo is a mystery to me.
Overall, as Douglas shows, there is some legitimate doubt as to the maker of this cross. To me, a Juncker. But we need more info.
Best regards,
Streptile
Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)
But mostly, I tend to consider this one a Juncker because this same cross is also known with a different core, which is without doubt a Juncker core. I have the pictures saved somewhere, and if I dig them up I will post them.
Here we go.
This is the same frame as your cross, Allan, and a Juncker core.
To me this is compelling but not definitive evidence that Juncker made this cross.
Tricky indeed . ... can't help but to think we have another die involved here . Allans and your last one to me are not a match frame wise at all .
Circeled out some differences .
Hmm. I don't know. To me they are very clearly the same frame, the so-called "long flaw" frame. The long flaw can be seen running down the 7 o'clock beading strand on both. In addition to that distinct feature, everything else is the same to my eyes.
Also, the cross I show (on the right in your comparison) does have a jumpring lug, it's just hidden behind the ring itself.
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