WWI EK2's What do yo think???

[guns ltd]

I had just recieved these 2 WWI 1914 EK2's and 1 ribbon bar. The one on the left has a larger ring and marked MKH? the crown on this one is different than the one on the right. The one on the right Has a Smaller ring and marked L something. It appears to have been repainted at one point and the ribbon replaced. Both have magnetic centers and appear to be three piece construction. The ribbon bar appears to be of the period and was made up as it doesnot have a backer. I need some opinions on these. Their seems to be some of these becoming available these days.
Thanks,
John

[rbminis]

They appear to be originals.
The one is marked "MFH" and the other could be "KO". You need to separate your crosses. Post only photos of one at a time, you make it very confusing.
Not in the best condition, but still worth having.
Ralph.

[guns ltd]

Thanks Ralph

Sorry. I will see to it. The MFH is the one in worst shape. The other one is The KO? Was told they both came from estates. One in Washington State and the other with the bar ribbon fron Arizona. What's happening these days??? I am seeing more of these WWI EK'S showing up.
Thanks for the help.
John

They appear to be originals.
The one is marked "MFH" and the other could be "KO". You need to separate your crosses. Post only photos of one at a time, you make it very confusing.
Not in the best condition, but still worth having.
Ralph.

[Chopperman]

Hi John,
I agree with Ralph.
The one cross is definitely a "MFH". It is easily identified
even without being marked. The crown on their cross is
completely unique. Not used by any other maker. The
other cross very well might be a KO. Good pictures of
the core and frame details such as the beading at the
inner corners would help in nailing down a maker.

We are closing in on the 100 year anniversary of the war
People are going to start moving ww1 items trying to
cash in on the increased interest.

[guns ltd]

Here are the added pictures.
John

Thanks Greg. You and Ralph have been helpful. If I can get some good pictures of the beading and core. I will.
Again thanks to both of you.
John

[KMMorris]

Nice worn originals.
Morris

[guns ltd]

On The new pictures I uploaded. It looks like an S or 5 in the crown???
Is this a maker mark???
John

[rbminis]

On The new pictures I uploaded. It looks like an S or 5 in the crown???
Is this a maker mark???
John

Hi John,
Sorry, I don't believe so. If marked, it will be either on the ribbon ring, or on the jump ring. Some other makers have quite a bit of detail in the crowns as in this one made by Godet.
Ralph.

[guns ltd]

Thanks again for all the help.

John