EKII for opinions

[MD Helmets]

What do you all think of these two? Is the two ends of the ribbon ring not meeting a problem?

[roger9344]

I think the EK2 looks good to me. The ribbon ring is OK, I don't think that all of them were soldered closed. However, I've just looked at a lot of mine, and all of them were. Now I'm not sure.

I'm not up much on EK1's yet. I will say the rounded corners are the same as a fake I have, but the 3 in 1939 is different. I have read that the red rust is not a good sign, but then again iron will rust. The experts will tell. Meanwhile, I would probably buy the EK2, but pass on the EK1.

[Adrian]

Original EK2, postwar EK1.

[MrMosel]

Agreed, Two fine specimens although the red rust does however worry me but let a few other opinions in before you make a final judgement!

[MD Helmets]

Thank you both for the quick clarification.

[MD Helmets]

Adrian, any idea on the maker for the EKII? I tried asking if there was any maker marking, but the auction company's email address was no good.

[Adrian]

Not sure of the maker right now but will look later on unless anyone else can identify it during the day. Wait for a few more thoughts on the EK1 as well. My first instinct was post war Souval looking at the core features but again, wait for a few more opinions as my bleary eyed opinion at 02:20 this morning may have missed something!

[Woolgar]

The EK1 is a Souval but I'm not sure if post war or not

Nick

[Glenn66]

I'd be saying Souval on the EK1.

[Adrian]

The frame is a Souval, the core has a fat swastika and no dipping three which leads me to think post war made.