WWI EK's

**CARL** · 12-04-2011, 02:53 PM

I am trying to acquire one or two WWI EK's for a friend, and need the assistance of your good selves to verify if these two pieces are authentic. To me, bearing in mind I collect Third Reich memorabilia, these look fine but I would like to hear your comments before I pick them up.

Regards,

Carl

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-04-2011 02:53 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**CARL** · 12-04-2011, 02:54 PM

And the second EK...

And I have also realised that these should be over on the Imperial forum. My apologies.

**talltom** · 12-04-2011, 02:58 PM

i like the second one the first however i have doubts about it being original as there is the bar going across the top (not seen one like it)

**CARL** · 12-04-2011, 03:03 PM

Thanks Tom. I noticed the bar earlier too. Hopefully somebody can explain it, I too have never noticed one on an EK before.

Cheers,

Carl

**oradour** · 12-04-2011, 03:12 PM

Gents...they look to be original 1914 EK II's...the first one has a well done, probably professional repair (jeweller) to the suspension ring, I have seen this on only a few EK's, the ribbon is modern though......
Prost ! Steve.

**CARL** · 12-04-2011, 03:15 PM

Thank you very much Steve, I appreciate your thoughts.

Prost!

Carl

**oradour** · 12-04-2011, 03:20 PM

by TIGER88

Thank you very much Steve, I appreciate your thoughts.

Prost! Carl

You are welcome !...this type of repair would not deter me from buying this cross, IMO it does not devalue the cross.
Prost ! Steve.

**talltom** · 12-04-2011, 03:20 PM

by oradour

Gents...they look to be original 1914 EK II's...the first one has a well done, probably professional repair (jeweller) to the suspension ring, I have seen this on only a few EK's, the ribbon is modern though......
Prost ! Steve.

do you know how they did this so expertly its very good

**oradour** · 12-04-2011, 03:24 PM

by talltom

do you know how they did this so expertly its very good

To a professional Jeweller, I would imagine it would be a simple job to make/conform a bar in silver or other white metal and attach/solder to the cross....I would not imagine it being a delicate job, for someone repairing jewellry/watches etc....
Prost ! Steve.

**leej11** · 12-04-2011, 03:27 PM

Gents...they look to be original 1914 EK II's...the first one has a well done, probably professional repair (jeweller) to the suspension ring, I have seen this on only a few EK's, the ribbon is modern though......
Prost ! Steve.

I agree with Steve, both good crosses

I have 2 1870 EK2's with this type of repair.