EK2 opinions please

[no1canuck]

This cross came with a group of EK1 and EK2 that I picked up years ago. All were good and most have been moved on but I set this one aside not sure about it. I am thinking it is a fake. For the record it measures 45.3mm wide both ways with no markings on the ring. Is this a "Stuttgart fake"? All opinions appreciated.

Thanks
Steve

[boch_62]

Yes, it's "Stuttgart fake"

Regards
Jarek

[no1canuck]

Yes, it's "Stuttgart fake"

Regards
Jarek

Thank you Jarek. I will put it in the junk drawer!!

Steve

[sanya13]

I agree with Jarek ,this is a known copy type

[no1canuck]

I agree with Jarek ,this is a known copy type

Thank you Sanya.

Steve

[boch_62]

Thank you Jarek. I will put it in the junk drawer!!

Steve

This is one of the most interesting copies of EK2-1939.
I know, because I have a "small" collections of copies EK2-1939, more than a few dozen pieces. Thanks to this, I learn to recognize them, almost flawlessly

Regards
Jarek

[jigmaster63]

All

Pardon my general lack of knowledge on the topic, but can you please provide explanation and details of this fake?

How can you tell this is a fake? What are the characteristics of the so-called "Stuttgart Fake"?

Thank you very much in advance for sharing

[Douglas 5]

Various features one can pick out : .... center emblem sloppy, wide bead step with mostly rounded corners , straight arms ,
the over size last 9 in 1939 , flange too wide , very narrow bead crown .... just to pick the most obvious things .
In time when working with original crosses you will see the differences/problems right away .

Douglas

[boch_62]

Various features one can pick out : .... center emblem sloppy, wide bead step with mostly rounded corners , straight arms ,
the over size last 9 in 1939 , flange too wide , very narrow bead crown .... just to pick the most obvious things .
In time when working with original crosses you will see the differences/problems right away .

Douglas

+1

Regards
Jarek

[no1canuck]

Just for the record here is the packet that it came with. I am assuming it is a fake as well but have never researched any of these.

Steve

[Douglas 5]

Interesting ..... but not the normal way the folds are done and font is different .
Probably not ... that name does not ring a bell either ???
The guys that deal with packets will know for sure .

Douglas

[Douglas 5]

I see now .. the name is on the list as 71 ... have not seen a cross by them .

Douglas

[boch_62]

IMO too - fake, but I'm not a bag specialist ...