EK2, mm '60', for review

**roger9344** · 02-21-2012, 07:39 PM

Just got this one, marked '60' on the ring for Katz & Deyhle, Pforzheim. This one has a non-magnetic core, the first non-magnetic in my collection.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-21-2012 07:39 PM

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**Nick Hessens** · 02-21-2012, 08:00 PM

Hi Roger,
It looks more like a Juncker to me.

Regards

**Danny70** · 02-21-2012, 09:14 PM

Sorry Roger,

The cross isn't a Katz & Deyhle, but rather, as Ingrid has stated a Juncker.
The stamp is a post war addition and does not match the incused relief style of genuine K&D stampings.
Here's my marked '60' for comparison.

Regards - Danny

**roger9344** · 02-21-2012, 09:47 PM

Thank you!!!
Actually, nothing to be sorry about. I still needed a Juncker anyway. The cross was described as having a Juncker frame with S&L core, but the stamping on the ring was misleading. I notice also that your '60' does not have the little 'hump' to attach the suspension ring, which this one does. I appreciate the knowledge you have and your willingness to share it!
Thanks again!!

**Danny70** · 02-21-2012, 09:57 PM

Roger,

That's good news that you had been looking for a Juncker, as I thought you had purchased the cross intentionally as a marked K&D.
It is an awful lot easier to find a Juncker than to find a (correctly) marked '60'!!

Regards - Danny

**Woolgar** · 02-21-2012, 10:32 PM

I am DESPERATELY seeking a marked 60, I only have two unmarked K&D's

Congrats on your Juncker Roger

Nick

**roger9344** · 02-21-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks, Nick. If YOU are still looking for a marked '60' they must be scarce as hen's teeth. I thought you had all the crosses the Russians didn't take home with them.

**Adrian** · 02-21-2012, 11:43 PM

Both my Katz & Deyhle crosses are magnetic, below is the correct incuse style makers mark for this manufacturer.
Although the makers mark is completely wrong, I believe the ring on your cross Roger is a replacement looking at the break in it, it looks like it is a section of wire snipped with wire cutters or pliers judging by the pointed wedge shaped ends.