Hello:
I am still new at collecting Third Reich Militaria and I think I may have just purchased a replica of an Iron Cross 2nd Class, marked 116 F&BL (Funk & Bruninghaus, Ludenscheid) while I was in Dallas. After comparing to my Anton Schenkl EK2 that I bought from Helmt Weitze, the F&BL just didn't look right (suspension ring too big, thin swastika which doesn't touch all four corners, and tips of the cross look too sharp). Nonetheless, I do realize from reading the forum that there were some differences between manufactures. Unfortunately, I am unable to post any pics at this time due to my digital camera being repaired. However in the interim I would like to ask if anyone else has an EK2 made by F&BL that they can post so that I can compare it to mine. In case you are wondering I paid $83.18 with tax. The dealer stated I can return it within 30 days if there is any question of its authenticity. Which leads me to my second question, does anyone know of a dealer in the Houston or San Antonio, Texas area that can authenticate in case I do not have the opportunity to post some pic and get the opinion of the forum within the next 28 days?
I am still new at collecting Third Reich Militaria and I think I may have just purchased a replica of an Iron Cross 2nd Class, marked 116 F&BL (Funk & Bruninghaus, Ludenscheid) while I was in Dallas. After comparing to my Anton Schenkl EK2 that I bought from Helmt Weitze, the F&BL just didn't look right (suspension ring too big, thin swastika which doesn't touch all four corners, and tips of the cross look too sharp). Nonetheless, I do realize from reading the forum that there were some differences between manufactures. Unfortunately, I am unable to post any pics at this time due to my digital camera being repaired. However in the interim I would like to ask if anyone else has an EK2 made by F&BL that they can post so that I can compare it to mine. In case you are wondering I paid $83.18 with tax. The dealer stated I can return it within 30 days if there is any question of its authenticity. Which leads me to my second question, does anyone know of a dealer in the Houston or San Antonio, Texas area that can authenticate in case I do not have the opportunity to post some pic and get the opinion of the forum within the next 28 days?
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