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The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
There is a fascinating article in this months B&D Publishings excellent International Medal Collector magazine.
In the basement of a war ruined factory buldling of Eugen Schmidhaussler in Pforzheim many EK2's were found.
The company has the PKZ number 28 ( a known maker of the KVK, all three Wound badges and the Ost Medal)
A typical EK2 weighs 20gr these crosses weighed 28 gr and were one-piece and unpainted.
It seems Schmidhaussler wanted to supply and manufacture EK2's or possibly as a subcontractor to a large firm
Apart from the crude appearance of the beading there is no reason why Dr Doehle would have rejected this cross.
Let me know if you have any Q's on this and I will refer to the article
Nick
Last edited by Woolgar; 01-12-2013 at 10:44 PM.
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
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01-12-2013 08:18 PM
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
when were they found nick.
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
Harry, it doesnt give a date it just says when they were rebuilding the ruins so I would say shortly after the war
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
thats a bummer,thanks nick.
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
Yes Adrian, there are a few pics.I will try and get a shot of them
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
It would be good if you can Nick.
A cynical person may be lead into thinking a new batch of fake crosses may hit the market very soon all marked '28' based upon this recent new information....
It's happened before!
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
Good point Adrian! I will try in daylight tomorrow
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
Seems very interesting Nick.
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Re: The EK2 by Eugen Schmidhaussler
Thanks Nick,
Now this is interesting news.
Looking forward to seeing some images.
Regards - Danny
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