WW1 Ek2 ??

**stuka f** · 02-18-2009, 08:51 PM

I would say ; good to me two , if they come in to 3 parts!!?
But I don't know if they come in replica.., in 3 parts??

**Bill Garvy** · 02-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Yes, I have seen Floch reproductions in 1st & 2nd Class. They are of three piece construction, and with magnetic cores. . .

**stuka f** · 02-18-2009, 09:02 PM

...and how can you tell the difference in that case?

**Bill Garvy** · 02-18-2009, 09:08 PM

By comparing characteristics with known originals and known reproductions, and by talking, sharing and networking with other collectors around the world as we do here. . . After a while you develop an eye for this sort of thing, you gain some experience, but then again, even I have been fooled. That's where our peers come in to help keep us honest; with ourselves and each other. I never stop learning. If I am not sure, I ask. . .

**bikerboyzx6r** · 02-18-2009, 09:11 PM

Well said

**NickD** · 02-18-2009, 09:26 PM

ok i was wrong............................i'll get my coat

**bikerboyzx6r** · 02-18-2009, 09:33 PM

Wolfman... we cant be 100% from pics but if it isnt a good one then its a good not good one

hahahaha

**stuka f** · 02-18-2009, 09:38 PM

by bikerboyzx6r

Well said

Indeed!! But it leeds me .....and wolfman no where!

...I know what you mean....I keep my eyes wide open!!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 02-18-2009, 09:39 PM

Hi Gary, that is a very nice original EKII.

Cheers, Ade.

**oradour** · 02-18-2009, 09:41 PM

The size is correct @ 43mm,(between 42-44mm) its construction is correct,& it looks to be marked on the suspension ring (use a jewellers spyglass) so i'd say it has everything going for it to be an original. Dont forget that millions of these medals were produced (3,803,384 to be exact), so a softness/loss of detail to the crown, oakleaves & other ornamentation evolved as dies were used to pump out the huge amounts of impressions.