1939 EK1 and 1914 EK2

[sydneyhorn]

Hi All,

New to medal collecting and new on here.

I've just acquired a 1914 EK2 and 1939 EK1.

They both seem to pass all the tests and appear genuine. However, the EK1 is missing the pin, catch and hinge.

Would this be worth restoring? Should I restore it anyway or would that 'destroy the history'? Does this medal have any value in it's current condition?

The EK2 is a fine example but it does, for some mysterious reason, have the ribbon for a 1939 example rather than the correct black and white 1914 version. I've manage to source a replacement ribbon though.

Any help/advice would be gratefully received!

[Douglas 5]

Welcome :
Do you have any pictures to post ? What test did they pass ?
Would have value the way they are and I would not repair them .

Douglas

[sydneyhorn]

Welcome :
Do you have any pictures to post ? What test did they pass ?
Would have value the way they are and I would not repair them .

Douglas

Thanks Douglas,

I'm new to the forum and I'm having trouble working out how to post photos. Any tips?

Both EKs are clearly 3 piece with magnetic cores. There is no sign of the cores being painted. The seam where the silver frames are joined are clear all around. The 1914 EK2 has the KO maker mark on the ring. Obviously without a pin I don't have a makers mark for the EK1.

I bought them both from a reputable auction house which also believe them to be genuine. I'm as sure as I can be that they are the real deal!

I don't plan on selling them (I've only just bought them!) but do you think there would ever be a market for an EK1 without pin, clasp and hinge?

[alexjwelirang]

I would always keep them the way they are because it keeps their originality of how they are after so many years. Having items in mint condition, you might as well buy repros.

[Douglas 5]

Well first Sidney .... have you paid for member ship here ? Without you cannot post .

Douglas

[sydneyhorn]

I would always keep them the way they are because it keeps their originality of how they are after so many years. Having items in mint condition, you might as well buy repros.

That is always my gut instinct. I'm certainly in the 'don't clean/polish' your medals camp!

As I'm new to the whole thing though, I was just want to get a feel for what people think is the 'right thing' to do with such a badly damaged medal. It's a shame because the front of the medal is still in very good condition i.e. it has all the right patina and wear you would expect for a medal of that age.

[sydneyhorn]

Well first Sidney .... have you paid for member ship here ? Without you cannot post .

Douglas

No - I'm on the freebie option. I guess that's why I couldn't work out how to load pictures!

[sydneyhorn]

I checked with a local coin/medal dealer and even he didn't want the damaged EK1!

I guess I'll chuck it. I'm a British Medal collector anyway and both medals were just part of a auction lot.

The 1914 EK2 is a fine example so I'll sell that.

Thanks for those that replied.