Couple of EK2's for Identification/Review

[Dave C.]

First up is an unmarked EK2 - I don't know if someone can recognize the maker?

[Dave C.]

Next one is '52' ring marked and I can find the maker easy enough but then I seen some discussions about reproductions creeping into this maker...

One thing about this cross, it's been damaged along the way so it a little wonky with a slight gap/separation in one arm and the bead has been pushed up on the swastika.

[Dave C.]

One more of the 52. Please let me know if I need better or added pictures of either. Thanks for the help!

[Dave C.]

Better pictures needed?

[Dave C.]

Is it safe to assume I still know how to pick a authentic EKII? Both are three piece, both have age, both are magnetic.

[Douglas 5]

The first cross is more likely to be a good one .
The 2nd one has a strange partial maker mark . Pictures of the side would help ... as the core is far too big for the frame which is strangely wonky as if it may have been apart ?

Douglas

[Douglas 5]

Oh , yes ... about 3 piece construction , aged and magnetic core . Fakers have mastered that to a high degree also . ... with some good looking fakes in circulation .

Douglas

[boch_62]

Oh , yes ... about 3 piece construction , aged and magnetic core . Fakers have mastered that to a high degree also . ... with some good looking fakes in circulation .

Douglas

Regards
Jarek

[Dave C.]

Thanks for the replies. Here is a better picture of the maker mark. The frame has been damaged/compressed or something to make it a little wonky.