Deschler theory 
I have long wanted to be able to proof the period where the Deschler NON MAGNETIC Version of the EK1 was made .
I think I have now succeeded, after studying my more than 30 Deschler first class crosses very thoroughly.
I have selected these 8 examples to make my point !
IMO the most important feature to look at first is the FRAME . Many say Deschler used the same frame throughout the entire production time !
That I find only partly true !!
As you will see in the pictures below, frames are indeed the same, but there must have been 2 tools made of this same master ponchon (positive master stamp) !
The first cross here, is a “ round 3” .
The frame show quite heavy flaws along the beading on the 12 arm !
Next is “ unmarked” normal core cross .
NO die flaws what so ever (=new tool)!
First one probably cracked and broke
From this point you can detect different flaws grow over time , starting at the 3 o’clock arm vertical beading !
BUT the MOST IMPORTANT one, in this context, is a small flaw on 9 o’clock arm lower curved beading 7-8 notch !
This flaw are only on the late made frames ( where all the other flaws are present too) .
Now the non magnetic cross , despite its “worn” look (caused by the thinner material used in the dies) show ALL FLAWS including this 9 o’clock one.
The last cross is the Deschler “57 version . It has the EXACT same frame / flaws as the non magnetic has .
It’s unmagnetic too !
Conclusion :
The fact that ALL flaws are present and frame are identical to late war Deschlers, the materials are thinner ( cheaper than thicker) and both crosses has another type hardware , including hinge type, than all other Deschlers, lead me to believe, that the non magnetic type is in fact VERY LATE type , and NOT EARLY as to popular belief
I have put the 8 different crosses one by one in the comments for you to see by your self with a comment on the flaws seen
I have long wanted to be able to proof the period where the Deschler NON MAGNETIC Version of the EK1 was made .
I think I have now succeeded, after studying my more than 30 Deschler first class crosses very thoroughly.
I have selected these 8 examples to make my point !
IMO the most important feature to look at first is the FRAME . Many say Deschler used the same frame throughout the entire production time !
That I find only partly true !!
As you will see in the pictures below, frames are indeed the same, but there must have been 2 tools made of this same master ponchon (positive master stamp) !
The first cross here, is a “ round 3” .
The frame show quite heavy flaws along the beading on the 12 arm !
Next is “ unmarked” normal core cross .
NO die flaws what so ever (=new tool)!
First one probably cracked and broke
From this point you can detect different flaws grow over time , starting at the 3 o’clock arm vertical beading !
BUT the MOST IMPORTANT one, in this context, is a small flaw on 9 o’clock arm lower curved beading 7-8 notch !
This flaw are only on the late made frames ( where all the other flaws are present too) .
Now the non magnetic cross , despite its “worn” look (caused by the thinner material used in the dies) show ALL FLAWS including this 9 o’clock one.
The last cross is the Deschler “57 version . It has the EXACT same frame / flaws as the non magnetic has .
It’s unmagnetic too !
Conclusion :
The fact that ALL flaws are present and frame are identical to late war Deschlers, the materials are thinner ( cheaper than thicker) and both crosses has another type hardware , including hinge type, than all other Deschlers, lead me to believe, that the non magnetic type is in fact VERY LATE type , and NOT EARLY as to popular belief
I have put the 8 different crosses one by one in the comments for you to see by your self with a comment on the flaws seen
........ makes no sense at all 
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