Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse - maker id?

[spunkmaja]

Hi again,

Another EK2 I would like to get help to id.

Thanks
/Jonas

[Nick Hessens]

I'm not sure on this one. I first thought it was an S&L too, but I do see small differences with the other one you posted.

A more experienced guy will come soon.

Regards

[Adrian]

Do you see any similarities to a '123' Nick?

[Nick Hessens]

It's close Adrian, but I still see differences. The outer corners are more rounded on a mm '123'.

Made a comparison. Pics are not mine, just used them.

[Adrian]

There are slight differences you're correct. I have two '123's and the cross in post #1 has some similarities with both and some completely different features.

[spunkmaja]

Thanks for the effort so far. It seems that I have started some puzzle here.

/Jonas

[spunkmaja]

There are slight differences you're correct. I have two '123's and the cross in post #1 has some similarities with both and some completely different features.

I checked on WAF and the "1939 EK2 master list" which indicates that Beck, Hassinger & Co. always marked their crosses?

/Jonas

[Adrian]

Why do you think they 'always' marked their crosses?

Have you searched for this maker here and seen if there are any unmarked examples?

[spunkmaja]

Why do you think they 'always' marked their crosses?

Have you searched for this maker here and seen if there are any unmarked examples?

I have not maked that statement, only saw it on that quite detailed list.

I can see there are some examples of unmarked crosses in this forum.

[Adrian]

Does the list say this maker always marked their crosses?

Or is it a list of makers that made EK2s?