EK2 - non magnetic !

[Michael Kuligowski]

hello Gentleman !!!
I am not too much into medals ...so.. I would like to ask my dear experts
what do they think about this cross - belongs to my friend.. and he.. and I would really appreciate any opinions !!
IMHO its fine.. maybe zinc core...
thoughts ??

[Michael Kuligowski]

how rare are these crosses ??? they have bigger value than "regular" magnetic ones ?

[Peter Wiking]

Hi. Nice photos. Could you provide a photo taken straight on?

Cheers.
Peter

[Michael Kuligowski]

Hi Peter !!!
I have only this one - but I will ask my friend to send more... in the close future

[Peter Wiking]

I find the swastika to be a bit off center.

Cheers.
Peter

[Michael Kuligowski]

I find the swastika to be a bit off center.

Cheers.
Peter

Peter.. yes.. - I noticed that too.... but... what does that mean ? is it late cross with zinc core and crappy manufacturing... or fake ??

can we identify manufacturer .. by details of this cross ???

[Peter Wiking]

I think the cross is original. The whole core has slided and twisted to the right. Zink/brass cores should be early crosses. Interesting cross. Note the cross hatching at the outer corners of the beading. That could be of help when tracing the producer.

Cheers.
Peter

[Darrell]

The whole core has slided and twisted to the right.

Peter,

I think your right ... look at the left of the top arm and left of the 9 oclock arm. You can see small gaps between the center material and the frame.