EK2 & 4 year court mounted

[jock auld]

Guys,

Recent aquisition, the EK2 looks smaller than normal or is it my eyes, I will measure it its just I'm lazy as the wife has been beasting me but not in a nice way (housework & decorating).

Jock

[jock auld]

Guys,

There is no excuse since my ruler is in front if me it is 42mm accross.

Jock

[Ewan Stirling]

haha nice wanjock! very nice mate i like that, doesnt it look like a shinkle frame?

[oradour]

jock auld, Ewan Stirling is on the right track, what you have there is what is known as a ' Schinkel Cross ', (named after the original designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel) these crosses have the look of an Imperial version being the product of left over stocks of WW1 silver frames, when certain manufacturers jump started production (to save money re-tooling !) of both 1st and 2nd class EK's, they measure 42-43mm (same size as original cross)as opposed to LDO regulation crosses at 44.4 mm. Hitler soon put a stop to this. They are rare, and IMO quit exquisite...i especially like Third Reich crosses when court mounted with other awards, a nice set.

[Hal]

Jock, I,ve always liked Court Mounted pieces; very nice find! Regards, Hal

[Ewan Stirling]

jock auld, Ewan Stirling is on the right track, what you have there is what is known as a ' Schinkel Cross ', (named after the original designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel) these crosses have the look of an Imperial version being the product of left over stocks of WW1 silver frames, when certain manufacturers jump started production (to save money re-tooling !) of both 1st and 2nd class EK's, they measure 42-43mm (same size as original cross)as opposed to LDO regulation crosses at 44.4 mm. Hitler soon put a stop to this. They are rare, and IMO quit exquisite...i especially like Third Reich crosses when court mounted with other awards, a nice set.

oradour thanks thats what i meant only i couldnt have put it like that cheers ewan

[Woolgar]

Jock, I agree a nice Schinkel and a nice Heer 4 year long service

[jock auld]

jock auld, Ewan Stirling is on the right track, what you have there is what is known as a ' Schinkel Cross ', (named after the original designer Karl Friedrich Schinkel) these crosses have the look of an Imperial version being the product of left over stocks of WW1 silver frames, when certain manufacturers jump started production (to save money re-tooling !) of both 1st and 2nd class EK's, they measure 42-43mm (same size as original cross)as opposed to LDO regulation crosses at 44.4 mm. Hitler soon put a stop to this. They are rare, and IMO quit exquisite...i especially like Third Reich crosses when court mounted with other awards, a nice set.

Is there much of a price difference on the shinkal?

Jock

[oradour]

jock auld , i would say it depends on the source...i would pitch them between a standard cross and a round '3' one.

[jock auld]

jock auld , i would say it depends on the source...i would pitch them between a standard cross and a round '3' one.

I've already got them (70€), quite expensive for me. Just wondered if it was a bargain.

Jock