EK1 Meybauer?

[sanya13]

nice cross Robert
and very nice sharp on the mark

Here she is, Ken...

Robert

[Panzercracker]

Thanks Robert. Seems they went out of there way to carefully mark the Crosses that turned out really well, or did a little extra work on, which can be clearly seen at the center on your example. Another interesting observation is their choice between two "interesting" numbers: one being a "Lucky 7" and the other "L/13". Maybe they put a "hex" on those L/13s, who knows. Here's a closer look at the marking on mine for comparison.

--Ken

[Robert P.]

That's a perfect 'L/13' mark.

Robert

One of mine...not so good.

[Panzercracker]

...but nicely centered on yours Robert. Betcha the "date" is too....

--Ken

[Robert P.]

I've always liked this cross, the aged look to the core...

Robert

[Panzercracker]

Interesting L/13 Robert. Has the earlier "mummy" frame. Date is centered too. You know, you might not be able to timeline them down to the "date of issue", but you can almost put them side to side, and figure out which one came before, or afterwards (ie. date "style", hardware, frame "style", maker marks and paint). Early L/13 (Coke-bottle) Robert, IMO.

--Ken

[Robert P.]

Here's a real 'transition' Meybauer, Type A pin with the micro 'L/13' stamp...

I owned this cross many, many years ago, and cannot find an obverse view of it anywhere.

Robert

[Panzercracker]

Hi Robert. There is one other example, with the micro mark, on a "type-1" pin, that I've seen on the WAF, but in poorer condition. It also shares the same 1st pattern core, with the "elongated" 1 on the date. Both Crosses appear to be the same as their unmarked brethren, with the exception of the micro L/13 stamp. I counted 3 (micro stamp), with the "type-2" pin and 2nd pattern core. There is one "double marked" one here, plus another example (in Very Fine), that recently sold on "Great" (both "mummy" framed). Counted just one example (mummy frame), with an "EK2 L/13 halfmoon" stamp, on a type 2 pin. Not many screwbacks around, with a 1st pattern core...

--Ken

[Robert P.]

I need to do a search in our archives and try and find the obverse of the micro mark cross above. It had the same core and frame as this early unmarked example I currently own...

Robert

[Panzercracker]

Here it is Robert. NM!

--Ken

[Tom B]

Here it is Robert. NM!

--Ken

Very strange looking "1939"

[Panzercracker]

The "1" looks like it's leaning down to the left at it's base, but could also be lighting playing tricks. Distortions occur more frequently when shots are taken under artficial light too, so maybe Robert can explain.

--Ken

[Robert P.]

Here it is Robert. NM!

--Ken

That's it! That's my cross. Where did you find it?

Robert

[Robert P.]

The "1" looks like it's leaning down to the left at it's base, but could also be lighting playing tricks. Distortions occur more frequently when shots are taken under artficial light too, so maybe Robert can explain.

--Ken

Everything is just as you see it in the photo, no distortion. I'd give anything to get this cross back now.

Robert

[Robert P.]

This Meybauer-cored '23' EKII has a similar core to the EKI, but as you can see the date is a little different. Meybauer had more cores that we realize.

Robert