1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2 Klasse Ring Stamped WILM

**Wilko** · 11-04-2018, 12:27 PM

Well yesterday I went out with the view to purchase a Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse but I ended up finding 2 very nice Imperial EK2s. The Spange was not in the best condition and my addiction to Imperial EKs won through.

So here is my latest EK2 purchase. The makers mark is not as crisp as I'd like but the frame and core are in great shape. Hope my fellow Imperial Eisernes Kreuz addicts like it as much as I do.
Wilko

1914 Eisernes Kreuz 2 Klasse Ring Stamped WILM

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-04-2018 12:27 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**buellmeister** · 11-04-2018, 12:41 PM

Ken,

An absolute beautiful specimen. Now, I see you are becoming very particular as to ring stamps as well.. We fellow Imperial Anonymous addicts meet every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. See you there!

**Wilko** · 11-04-2018, 01:06 PM

by buellmeister

Ken,

An absolute beautiful specimen. Now, I see you are becoming very particular as to ring stamps as well.. We fellow Imperial Anonymous addicts meet every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. See you there!

I think that having an example with the mark just rounds it off for me.
Oh how i wish we could all meet up and chat EKs over a coffee, wouldn't that be great.
Ken

**buellmeister** · 11-04-2018, 02:07 PM

Absolutely! That would be awesome.

**Chopperman** · 11-04-2018, 02:19 PM

Ken,
That is a great looking cross. The condition is outstanding.

I don't really collect TR items and only have 3 1939 Eks but I do like
the Spange to the Ek. There's just something about them that I like.
I just wish they weren't so damned expensive.

The 1914 Ek2 with a 1939 spange attached to it, makes for a pretty
impressive combination.

**jamie7d7** · 11-04-2018, 02:48 PM

Another nice example Ken. The spange? It only means that you'll find an even nicer one next time

**Wilko** · 11-04-2018, 03:06 PM

by Chopperman

Ken,
That is a great looking cross. The condition is outstanding.

Thank you Greg, wanted a WILM since I started with my addiction. Finally one came along.
Ken

**Wilko** · 11-04-2018, 03:08 PM

by jamie7d7

Another nice example Ken. The spange? It only means that you'll find an even nicer one next time

Thanks Jamie, that is if I don't find more Imperials first.
Ken

**rbminis** · 11-04-2018, 04:01 PM

Very nice addition Ken!

It appears to be an earlier example with a sand cast core.
I have two examples, one with a sand cast core, with a poorer maker mark, and one with a later core, with a clearer maker mark.
Maybe this has something to do with the quality of the maker's mark.
Ralph.

**Wilko** · 11-04-2018, 04:06 PM

by rbminis

Very nice addition Ken!

It appears to be an earlier example with a sand cast core.
I have two examples, one with a sand cast core, with a poorer maker mark, and one with a later core, with a clearer maker mark.
Maybe this has something to do with the quality of the maker's mark.
Ralph.

Thank you Ralph. You might well have something there regarding the mark. I will look out for a later WILM to join the collection.
Ken