Iron Cross 1. Claas L/19 , what do you think?

[Valentino]

Hello EK experts

This EK1 , L/19 I will get in the next few days. In my opinion a nice piece in a good condition. Its non magnetic brass core, am I right?

[streptile]

Nice original.

Does anyone else see a similarity between Grossmann 11 EK2s and Hoffstädter L/19 EK1s?

[kriztof]

Nice early L/19

I don't see it Trev..


Chris

[5tefan]

Nice discovery, Trevor!!!

Nice original.

Does anyone else see a similarity between Grossmann 11 EK2s and Hoffstädter L/19 EK1s?

Yes, the lying "T" in the frame Nice discovery, Trevor!!!

They use the same frame, I guess

11 Grossmann & Co. Wien
L/19 Ferdinand Hoffstätter Bonn

[streptile]

Yes, the lying "T" in the frame Nice discovery, Trevor!!!

Thanks Stefan -- I agree, the frame is the same. Even the outer-trim die is the same, making the shape just the same.

I think the core may also be the same, but 11 is magnetic.

[5tefan]

Thanks Stefan -- I agree, the frame is the same. Even the outer-trim die is the same, making the shape just the same.

I think the core may also be the same, but 11 is magnetic.

The core could be the same design.
The No.1 nose of 1939 looks a bit longer to me.
Could be a sign of tool degeneration, who knows.

[Woolgar]

Interesting observation, and nice cross Valentino

Nick