EKI Opinions

[Exile]

Hi all

I picked up this L/59 marked EKI and I believe it has been polished, re-painted, and a clear lacquer applied to it.


Some areas that raise concern:

1. No gap between frame and core

2. Paint or lacquer has 'pooled' below date

3. Paint visible on frame

4. Paint not consistent with other Rettenmaier examples I have


I would like some second opinions.


So far the seller has been great and has given his blessing to having this discussed.


Matt

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[Nordmark]

Hi Matt,



as discussed via pm, I thought the lacquer was some sort of zapon, that most awards received during that time. Could you check if the lacquer is uv negative? If it is uv-positive, then it is a clear indication, that it was applied postwar.

Some of the paint appreared to be chipped, so I always thought that this is a sign that the core was rather not repainted.

But as said via pm, I have no problem taking this piece back.


Kind regards,


Daniel

[ben bijker]

Hi Exile,

can you post a daylight pic of the front?
I'm not to keen on the date, but that may be the refection of the light.

But better pics are necessary to really make a good judgement.

[Nordmark]

My sales picture:

[ben bijker]

That does give a better impression.
And Daniel may be right on the Zaponlack, it was done to preserve the medals and it looks a bit "odd" after all these years.

I don't have a problem with the ek

[streptile]

I picked up this L/59 marked EKI and I believe it has been polished, re-painted

Hard to judge from photos only, but from these I agree.

[Exile]

Hi guys

Thanks for the opinions.

I have taken some much better pictures in natural light.

[Exile]

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Paint on frame, no gap between frame and core.

Lacquer/zaponlack

[Exile]

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Excess lacquer and leftover lacquer not cleaned from frame and frame corner

[Exile]

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[Exile]

No gap between swastika and frame (filled by paint and lacquer)

[Douglas 5]

An original cross that has been polished and painted post war ... from what I can see from your pictures .

Douglas