Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, 65, K&Q

[rbminis]

Ralph, it's nice cross but to be honest, I'm don't think this is a Klein & Quenzer. The dates don't match and nor does the frame. The reverse date is a dead ringer for a '56' - Robert Hauschild.

Well, I do not have one of those yet so, I guess I will have to keep my eyes open for another K&Q.
Ralph.

[Adrian]

There are a few posted here including my example, I found it searching for 'Hauschild'.

[Nick Hessens]

Good eyes Adrian! I never would have seen that. The dates on Ralph's cross show some similarities with the ones on a K&Q.

Regards

[Adrian]

Thanks Ingrid, you are right, there are similarities on the obverse date but the sharp 'hook' on the '3' is not found on K&Q dates.
Below is a montage of dates found on K&Q cores put together by Robert Pierce. Some are different by design following re-working or new dies and some reflect die wear giving the impression of a re-worked die.

[Woolgar]

You have a good eye indeed Adrian

Not a common cross Ralph certainly less common than a K&Q


EK2 Robert Hauschild Pforzheim

Nick

[rbminis]

Hi Nick,
I think I will keep this one and mark it for what it truly is and continue to keep my eyes open for another unmarked, nice K&Q.
Ralph.

[Danny70]

Hi Ralph,

That's a great Hauschild cross alright (well spotted Adrian!).

Sorry you couldn't see my image of the other forum - (damned external photo hosting site, I spent ages uploading all the different PKZ makers crosses and very few of them are there anymore).
Anyhow, here's the image of my one again (since sold off, but hey, I can still show my pictures!)

Regards - Danny

[rbminis]

Thanks Danny!
Still sorry to hear that you had to sell off a lot of your collection.
Ralph.

[Danny70]

Thanks Danny!
Still sorry to hear that you had to sell off a lot of your collection.
Ralph.

No worries Ralph,
The RK is helping me deal with my loss.
Regards - Danny

[rbminis]

No worries Ralph,
The RK is helping me deal with my loss.
Regards - Danny

Glad to hear that Danny!
Ralph.