3 - EKIs for OPINION and REVIEW

[dkelley]

These 3 EKIs really need several pair of expert eyes. All 3 hinges raise straight up and stop. The attachment pins as well as the frames remind me of copies.

The bottom piece is marked L/19. From searching the forum, I believe that cross was made by Floch. The other two are unmarked and have similar beading and corners. The cross with metal showing through the swaz is brass.

Without some better reference books, I cannot be sure what is what. Your EK eagle eyes are always appreciated. BTW, these are not mine. What do you all think?

Thanks,
Dan

[streptile]

Top two good Orth/Souval, bottom fake.

[Tom B]

Yes IMO the L19 is a Floch.

[dkelley]

You can't be too sure these days. I really need a really up to date reference book to compare and study. Everything I have is pretty dated.

Suggestions?

And thanks for lending your eyeballs.

Dan

[Robert P.]

Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson's book 'The Iron Cross 1. Class' is an excellent reference book, very up to date.

Robert

[dkelley]

Thanks, Robert.

Dan

[5tefan]

L/19 is a fake, but not from Floch
http://www.ek1-dna.de/fakes-part-2----kopien-teil-2.php