What do you guys think about these two Iron Crosses, good or bad? Hard to tell from the photos, but maybe a more experienced collector will see something here that I don't.
What do you guys think about these two Iron Crosses, good or bad? Hard to tell from the photos, but maybe a more experienced collector will see something here that I don't.
Last edited by Adrian; 09-23-2010 at 08:53 PM. Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
The Imperial looks ok to me, is there a makers mark on the ring of the TR cross?
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Yes, 55 is what the seller said he thinks it reads.
Hi Dyzner
Have a search of some '55's and compare. Here is mine. Let us know what you think
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
Both seems ok to me
Hi guys. Sorry for the late reply, been a bit busy buying more stuff
Wolfspear, my 55 is dead on with yours, thanks so much for posting the photos.
This is the first Imperial EKII I've purchased and was a bit concerned by how much thicker the center is than the TR crosses. I guess that's normal? Its also not as detailed as the TR crosses; not as precise I should say. Does appear to be three piece construction still though.
The quality of Imperial EK2s vary widely, some are exquisite and elegant, some are quite crude by comparison, the cores do vary in terms of thickness. Take a look down in the Imperial forum and post the cross down there, Steve and Greg will be able to tell you alot more.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Absolutely. Both are good, original EKs from their respective periods. No problems with either, in fact '55' EKs are notoriously poor in terms of quality compared to other manufacturers but this is one of the rare good condition examples. Many had very poor frames that appear to be double stamped and generally look rough.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
Awesome! Thanks AdrianC. I was really hoping these were both good since they're in such great condition.
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