A couple of new EK1s

[Yuri D.]

A brass-core beauty that I've always wanted:

[Yuri D.]

Reverse:

[Dez H]

I really like the brass core EK1's with the paint removed from the swaz, makes an excellent contrast.

[Yuri D.]

And a "26" marked EK1 (BH Meyer):

[Yuri D.]

Reverse:

[Yuri D.]

MM of the Meyer EK1:

[George Stimson]

The first one's a Wachtler & Lange.

[Yuri D.]

George, you are good.

Y

[George Stimson]

I try.

[TerryG]

Here is one of my brass one, also unmarked. Is this the same maker?

[TerryG]

same pin/catch I think

[Dave-B]

Did most cross manufacturers produce EK's with iron and also brass cores?

Dave

[Yuri D.]

George can correct me if I'm wrong, but is seems that brass-core EK1s are far more rare than their iron-hearted brothers.

Yuri

[Dave-B]

I have had a few brass core examples but have always moved them on,not my cup of tea! I like Iron Crosses to be errr iron!..............no disrespect intended towards your cross Yuri,just my personal preference!....although I must admit your brass job is a nice looker

Were brass EK's manufactured throughout the period or are they considered early?

Dave

[Yuri D.]

George can probably answer this question best. I seems to me that several manufacturers made these variants before the strict regulations requiring a real iron core were enforced. Also these could have been privately purchased by KM personnel to fare better in the salt-water air.

Yuri