Eisernes Kreuz Klasse 2. - would like help identifying maker

[jamie7d7]

So along with my thread about the EK1, I also got this unmarked EK2.

It's a 3 piece, magnetic core in fairly decent condition.

Goodness knows how you guys can quickly tell the difference between makers... I can see there are differences in them but I guess I've got years ahead of me lol!

Cheers

[Rik.S]

I know what you mean! But other than that, I think it's a great looking EK2. And as a starters I've bought the book Das Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2.klasse by Mario Alt

[jamie7d7]

Dschop, I've seen that on the net but haven't tracked a copy down yet.

Have ordered this as a start for me

[Rik.S]

I've bought my book on militariafachbuch.com.
It cost me €75 and shipping was €14, but it was definitely worth it. Have a look at the website, they have a lot of very interesting reference books.

[Nick Hessens]

I hope you can get a refund on both crosses my friend, they are known fakes.

Regards,
Nick

[jamie7d7]

Hi Nick

Unfortunately not for I got them at auction. I wish I had listened to myself 2 weeks ago when I said I wouldn't buy from auction again!!! £70 down the pan (I should have known at that price for both).

Learning is not so fun sometimes!

Is there a name for the EK2 fake, other than lots of expletives?

[Rik.S]

Wow, this one fooled me too
But now that I'm looking at the paint of the core I can see that something isn't right. Thanks for the lesson, and I'm truly sorry for you Jamie.

[jamie7d7]

No probs, the core seems like steel underneath the shiny paint.

How many times do I need to punch myself in the head until I realise that I should not buy on the spur of the moment! I'm beginning to think I look a fool posting up all this fake shit since I joined.

I do have some real stuff y'know!!!

[rbminis]

All I can say Jamie is, get photos before the auction and post them here.
Perhaps even indicate that it is an auction so maybe members will help quicker.
Ralph.