Assistance requested in EK1 Maker...

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Hello Colleagues,

This is my one, and only, EK1. I am requesting assistance in identifying the Maker. The Cross is Vaulted; there is little or no play with the insert. The insert appears to be brass or copper(?). There is very little frosting present; it seems to have seen some wear.

Your observations are encouraged and always welcome.

Enjoy my EK1!

Cheers,

Michael Collins

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Back...

I neglected to mention that the Cross retails most of its' black finish.

MC

[Pfalz DIIIa]

View of the hinge, clasp and Vault...

Your comments are appreciated.

MC

[Darrell]

Looks like a Zimmerman to me

[TerryG]

L/19???

[TerryG]

.....is this a match to yours?

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Interesting...

I went to the newly opened Cross section and surmised that it could be either an un-marked Zimmerman or Grossman. I am leaning towards the Grossman due to the clasp hook style; very simular.

Thank you Terry and Darrell; your participation is appreciated.

Cheers!

MC

[meriksson]

It´s not a Zimmer or Godet date dont match. I will also say L/19 but it can be a 11 or L/59 also.

Mikael

[TerryG]

Here is the backof my "20". The hinge support is ribbed...

[franki]

I favour 11(Grossmann). L/19 catch is completly different from the shown one.

Franki

[meriksson]

I wont focus that hard on the catch. I cant see the rim so good as the pic is a bit blury. But I agree it can be a 11. But i need to see the rim arround the swaz.
Mikael

I favour 11(Grossmann). L/19 catch is completly different from the shown one.

Franki

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Photo request?

Hello Mikael,

Would you like me to take a better photo of the Swastika? I can try to take it on an oblique angle.

MC

[meriksson]

You can search for a 11 here and compare the one you have. I will look close at the rim edges arround the swaz. I know there is some nice close pic´s on 11 markt EK´s here.
Mikael

Hello Mikael,

Would you like me to take a better photo of the Swastika? I can try to take it on an oblique angle.

MC

[Pfalz DIIIa]

Close up...

Have a go with this photo.

Thank you again.

Cheers!

MC