Ek1 L7?

[greg.hays]

Hi, everyone. This is my first post in this forum, and I have a question. I have been offered what looks like, to me, a very nice EK1. I have tended to stay away from EK's as I know very little about the abundance of fakes out there. I have been studying badges and medals. The only problem I can see on this piece is the pin is marked L7. I was under the impression that these manufacturer marks began at L10 and went on to L63. Is this true? Is there a maker L7? Sorry but I can't post any pictures, which I know makes my post difficult to answer. But mainly I'm just wondering about the mark L7. Thanks for any info you pro's may provide. Greg

[Dez H]

No wartime firm used the mark L7, I am curious if it actually says L73 which is a known bogus stamping on repo EK1’s. Ether way run from this piece like the plague. <O</O

[greg.hays]

O.K. thanks for the info, you just saved me a ton of bucks. Another example of why rookies like me need the resource of this forum. Thanks again, Greg