Opinions on EK1 please

[Panzer-G-man]

My friend bought this a few years back and always believed he was ripped off and its a fake.Im not sure,can i get the experts view?

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[Panzer-G-man]

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[fabri-online]

I would say that it's orginal, nice one.

[Panzer-G-man]

Thanks Fabri,any more opinions folks? Trying to get usage of that membership fee!

[Militaria-Berlin]

From the rather poor photos i would also say looks original.

Non-magnetic?

[Panzer-G-man]

From the rather poor photos i would also say looks original.

Non-magnetic?

Sorry for the pics,had to use my phone in bad light.Indeed,it is non-magnetic,which is the first thing that got him thinking it was fake.How did you figure it was non magnetic?

[Douglas 5]

That was the only way these L/19s were made .

Douglas

[Stu W]

Have a look here and see the comments about the cores ...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/FORU...d.php?t=246959

Regards,
Stu

[unimarc]

Original Ferdinand Hofstätter, Bonn IMO, with typical "straight" outlines

MFG
Marc

[Panzer-G-man]

Brilliant,very helpful,thanks to everyone for the replies.

[streptile]

Original L/19, same core and frame as the 11 EK2.