Latest catch: EK1 by K.O.

**gerrit** · 11-19-2011, 04:01 PM

this is latest EK1 1914 maker K.O. ( Koenigliches Muenzamt Orden Abteilung)
its in a good condition and im happy with it!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-19-2011 04:01 PM

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**Chopperman** · 11-19-2011, 04:05 PM

Everyone should have a "KO" in their collection. These were the crosses
that were handed out to the man on the field.

nice cross.

**Nick Hessens** · 11-19-2011, 04:09 PM

Very nice cross!

Thanks for showing.

Regards

**ObKrieger** · 11-19-2011, 04:16 PM

by Chopperman

Everyone should have a "KO" in their collection. These were the crosses
that were handed out to the man on the field.

nice cross.

Could you please explain that a little more? This maker sent crosses directly to the front?

**Chopperman** · 11-19-2011, 05:20 PM

There are a couple different theories.
One is that "KO" is still an unknown maker.
The other theory is that 'KO" stands for "Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin"---the Berlin mint
and supplied the military with the crosses to be awarded.

We may never know for sure. Either way, KO is by far the most common mark found.

**Mark K** · 11-19-2011, 05:28 PM

Nice EK1 do we have any ideal how many marked unknown makers there were for the imperial Iron cross gentlemen.

Regards Mark K

**Chopperman** · 11-19-2011, 06:01 PM

Here is a fairly good list.
It's not complete but it will give you a good idea.
Makers of the 1914 EK2

**Mark K** · 11-19-2011, 09:14 PM

Thanks Greg I am having a hard time reading the three letters on mine I will fill the letters with ink on the suspension ring and then wipe the ring down to see if I can make the letters pop out a little more .

Regards Mark K