Opinions on a Mounted EKII, Please

[DonC]

All, I'd appreciate any opinions as to this piece's authenticity. Ribbon does not glow under black light. Three piece construction.

As always, and help much appreciated!

Don

[DonC]

A

[DonC]

B

[Dansson]

It's a Floch fake.

[DonC]

Thanks, Dansonn.

Don

[boch_62]

It's a Floch fake.

I agree with Daniel

Regards
Jarek

[Douglas 5]

Yes a bad fake .... even the ribbon is fake .

Douglas

[jack1]

It's a Floch fake.

Can you please give us some pointers to why its fake.

[DonC]

Yes a bad fake .... even the ribbon is fake .

Douglas

I am not so sure about the ribbon, Douglas - can you give a red flag or two?

Don

[Chet Sowersby]

jack1,
If you read the pinned thread dealing with Floch reproductions in this forum all will become quite clear.

Chet

[Douglas 5]

Yes Don ....The 'banded' alternating edge weave .
Common post war replacement ribbon and easy to pick out .
Available in all ribbon types .

Douglas

The up and under edge weave of about 3 or 4 strands - here on a KC ribbon .

[Douglas 5]

Side view up and under weave fake . Imperial ribbon same fake .

2nd type beside the Imperial fake ribbon ... offset continuous edge band ribbon fake .


Douglas

[jack1]

jack1,
If you read the pinned thread dealing with Floch reproductions in this forum all will become quite clear.

Chet

Thank You.
And Douglas, Great information on the ribbon.
Can you show some more please.

[mp409mm]

Side view up and under weave fake . Imperial ribbon same fake .

2nd type beside the Imperial fake ribbon ... offset continuous edge band ribbon fake .


Douglas

[DonC]

Douglas, thanks for the clarification - I appreciate it!

Don