Help with EK Makers Please

[Tim O.]

Hi all

I recently acquired these EKs as part of a large grouping to a Fallschirmjäger, who was awarded both for action on Crete. I think the EK I is a fairly straightforward, unmarked Paul Meybauer but I would really appreciate help on identifying the maker of the EK II.

Thanks and best wishes

Tim O.

EK I from Meybauer, I think...

[Tim O.]

The EK II suspended from its medal bar and a little closer too...

[Casper]

Agree ek1 is maybauer.

EKII looks like a K&Q to me. But wait for more opinions.

[Tim O.]

Thanks Casper

[leba75]

EKII - LUG variant...

[Douglas 5]

Yes - EK1 is a Maybauer
EK2 - lug variant

Douglas

[Casper]

Well I stand corrected. Great forum

[Tim O.]

Thanks everyone for identifying the EK II. I have not had an example of this variant before so that is great. I need to research the Lug variant, as it is new to me. Sorry, I am no EK II expert!

The core is magnetic and slightly loose in the frame.

Thanks for the help and guidance.

Best wishes
Tim O.