Mein Drittes Reich Eisernes Kreuz Sammlung

[leej11]

And finally MM L/58

[leej11]

Und Alle zusammen jetzt!

[Snni]

Great collection! Your second Ek2 are a W&L.
I not sure with the first. I have to see in my little database.
But maybe another can tell.

[leej11]

Thanks ObKreiger! It all starts somewhere.

Thanks Snni! Im always looking at yours and AdrianC and others examples but am not proficiant yet at telling the differences. As soon as I get a printer I can keep track of all my research because I hate looking online all the time. Im even more curious about the first one now! Lee

[ObKrieger]

lol... I commented too soon! You're definately way beyond making a start to your collection. I think your L/58 EKI is my favorite. : )

[Snni]

Thanks ObKreiger! It all starts somewhere.

Thanks Snni! Im always looking at yours and AdrianC and others examples but am not proficiant yet at telling the differences. As soon as I get a printer I can keep track of all my research because I hate looking online all the time. Im even more curious about the first one now! Lee

You can always spot the W&L's on the small hump on top of the frame, where the jump ring are soldered to.
But other makers have the hump also, so you need to look at the frame and the date also.

[leej11]

Thanks! I like it even though the hinge pin was missing. Thats the way I got it. Another one from the Frankfurt hoard! lol. I like the antique look better than the good condition ones but I think everyone needs a balance in a collection. Im still wondering what people think about the L/16 though. Maybe more pictures are needed. Lee

[leej11]

Yes I definately need to get a binder together with all the info here and elsewhere on the net.

[Adrian]

Lee,
Great collection! It's good that you source them locally and can get more of a feel for the history contained within the awards.

I'm sorry to say your L15 EK1 is a Floch fake though, the characteristics are unmistakable unfortunately.

I would like to see better pics of the L/16, not keen on it from the photos, the frame looks very mis-stamped. Not unknown, I have a couple like this but this cross just doesn't seem right.

Can you also post better pics of the L/58 too please?

[leej11]

That stinks! I havent had much luck online then. Well you learn as you go! I never thought Id have to say Ive been Floched! I will post better picks of those for you. Thanks, Lee