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Eisernes Kreuz 2nd Klasse terminology.

Article about: Here are a couple of pics I dug out regarding the terminology used to describe the EK2 (it can also be applied to other grades). It may be blindingly obvious to some here but to those who ar

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    Here are a couple of pics I dug out regarding the terminology used to describe the EK2 (it can also be applied to other grades). It may be blindingly obvious to some here but to those who are new to the game, I hope you will find them of use.
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    Last edited by Adrian; 01-17-2012 at 11:39 PM.

    Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....

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    Great information Adrian

    Spidering is caused by rust is this something to be concerned about when purchasing an EK ?

    Also which makers had humps ?

    Nick
    "In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem

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    Quote by Wolfspear View Post
    Spidering is caused by rust is this something to be concerned about when purchasing an EK ?
    Also which makers had humps ?
    Hi Nick,
    Yes, the spidering is caused by rust under the paint on the core. It shouldn't put you off buying a cross that has this but be careful not to break the ridge of paint or it may deteriorate. I've got crosses with this and it hasn't progressed, just make sure you keep them correctly, no moisture/humidity, even temperature etc.
    Off the top of my head the following makers produced crosses with the hump:
    1 - Deschler
    2 - Juncker
    3 - Deumer
    4 - Steinhauer & Luck
    7 - Meybauer
    22 - Boerger & Co
    40 - Berg & Nolte
    100 - Wachtler &Lange
    122 - JJ Stahl
    L/56 - Frunke & Brunninghaus

    Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....

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    "In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem

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    There is also another EK2 which had a hump, an unknown maker and a rare cross to find. I only know of probably 5 or 6 such examples. The hump on this one is only on one side of the frame although some examples have the hump on both sides.
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    Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....

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    Is this in your collection?

    Nick
    "In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem

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    Quote by Wolfspear View Post
    Is this in your collection?

    Nick
    Yes it is.

    Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....

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    That is a real gem, congrats man
    "In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem

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    Bringing this one to the top again following a couple of queries about EK terminology.

    Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....

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    very very good info Adrian!
    It solved some of questoins I thought when I didint now what the heck you guys were on about :P *lol*

    cheers,
    -patrick

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