EK1 & EK2 - Genuine or not ?

[AlecH]

Hi Everyone,
What do members think of these two Iron Crosses - EK1 & EK2. There's no makers mark on either and both center cores are non-magnetic. Looking edge on, both crosses have a joining seam around them and in parts there's a small gap between the cores and the silver beading. I must apologize, I took only these two shots and forgot to take one edge on. Hope there's enough to see, for members to form a opinion. What do members think - the real thing? Any information appreciated.
Regards

[fabri]

Hello
the 1st class is fake IMO.
The 2nd class as far seems an unmarked 23 to me but if it' s non magnetic.. aff.. I don't understand, pic too little..

[Woolgar]

Fabri could be right with the EK2 being a '23'

Here is mine to compare, the inner corner beading looks similar

Nick

[fabri]

Thanks Nick for showing your nice cross.
I don't remember to have seen a "7" or "23" with non magnetic core so I think the right manufacturer is another one (if cross is original of course).

[Snni]

I think we need some better pictures of the EK2. It could be all right, but hard to see on this picture.

[AlecH]

Hello Gentlemen,
Thanks for your posts, I took more photos today, better detail, hope this helps - First EK1 pictures - Cheers

[AlecH]

Now EK2 pictures -

[Adrian]

I agree with Fabri on the EK1 but would like to see some closer pics of the front if possible.
Not sure about the EK2 being a '23' though.

[AlecH]

Hello Gentlemen,
Thanks for your posts. I did show the iron crosses, to other collectors, they gave them an emphatic thumbs down. I was never that enthusiastic about them - I know there are ones with non-metallic cores - but. I've written them off. Anyhow thanks for your posts.
Best Wishes