A dirty, dirty EK2. But is it OK?

[banjo-freak]

Dear all,

Picked this up with a couple of other pieces that were, apparently, from a veteran soldier's family. It's filthy and I've made no attempt to clean it.

This cross looks good to me, but I have exactly zero experience of them and I can't find a maker's mark or number anywhere on the ring. The core is magnetic. Is it OK? If so, anyway of telling who made it?

Thanks for any assistance.

Simon

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[Snni]

No pics on my screen..

[Doggie]

upload them right on the forum.

[banjo-freak]

Any better? They're showing for me....

[Douglas 5]

I see them .

Douglas

[Thomas Bendixen]

Hi Simon

Thanks for showing this "out of the woodwork" piece. Can't remember ever seeing souch a dirty cross, thanks for showing. Can't tell you the maker but IMO a 100% period piece.

KR, Thomas

[Tom B]

Looks original BUT.....

Looks original...maker ? Never thought I'd say this but...I would not take this one if it was FREE !

[banjo-freak]

Aw, you just hurt it's feelings....

Looks original...maker ? Never thought I'd say this but...I would not take this one if it was FREE !

Really?? Why? Because it's dirty? I collect British Medals and I can't say I've ever, or would ever be put off by a bit of dirt. That said, I wouldn't mind cleaning it up, but worried about doing more harm than good. My usual firend is WD40 but I don't know what the paint on the core would think of that.

Thanks for your input, gents.

[Thomas Bendixen]

In this case I would say that a mild cleaning would be preserving. I would brush it lightly, make sure not to take of the paint on the top of the swaz. Then a mild soap bath and use a blowdryer. Last I would apply some nonacid oil, I think WD40 is acidious. Last apply a soft cloth to remowe the surplus oil, don't rub!

Kr, Thomas

[Stu W]

Before commenting as to cleaning I'd like to make sure that what I believe is a core loose in the frame is correct. Yes?

Regards,
Stu

[Thomas Bendixen]

Hi Stu, what do you mean?

Kr. Thomas

[Flemming]

Same cross and same Pictures here:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=645507

/Flemming