Dave B

Very nice DK's Mike ,I also have a light Zimmermann that is quite tarnished(especially on the silver disc) I wouldn't mind an example of each maker but my wallet won't let me Dave [attachmentid=14349]

Ooo,lovely ....that's the reason why I love EK2's so much Thanks for showing the close ups Darrell Dave

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My one and only cased pilot badge,a Juncker. Dave [attachmentid=13874]

Well of course I can but I'll let others have a guess first Dave

Very nice Darrell .....could you possibly show a close up of the central EK2(the one that hasn't got the ribbon attached)please mate? Dave

Well I sold one last year for ?1500GBP and I went on a really long mental journey when I did it..............................NOT! Dave [attachmentid=13870]

Err,could be? Can you post a pic of the whole cross please Tony? Dave

Cheers for the link Don I've seen that thread before but it's not exactly convincing one way or the other,it's very hard to fault the badge. Dave

Hello all, What about this one?...good or bad? In Detlev's 2nd price guide on page 331 he shows an identical badge(top),same maker and positioning of marks etc.My example is numbered 9271 Any opinions will be appreciated. Cheers Dave

Tony was very amused by our beware of the cow signposts ,you would have thought he had never been to the country I'll lend you a smock and a piece of straw(to chew ) next time mate! Dave

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For 1914 EK2's I like Wilm and LV Dave [attachmentid=12766] [attachmentid=12767]

Yep,for me it's got to be W?chtler & Lange ...quality finish with lovely frosting! Ok they have a bit of "crunching" to the ribbed beading but I can live with that. Anyone else like W&L? What is your favourite EK manufacturer?....please post them here! Cheers Dave [attachmentid=12753]

Oh yes,what a beautiful cross ...I can see why you are so pleased! Cheers Dave

Very nice Gordon! Ok,I will ask the obvious question ....how come the 1914 cross has a PK marking when it really only could be a private purchase piece and not an issued cross? Dave

Darrell I would say the cross is late rather than early mate,although it's better made than the rubbish they still churn out now for the collectors.The frames could either be for an EK1 or EK2,the small circle is the eyelet posistion indicator if the cross was to become an EK2.(this is what I have always believed) Dave,why your EK2 has the ring affixed yet still has the circle mark is beyond me but more than likely is just sloppy workmanship. Cheers Dave

As Darrell said,nice crosses Rick! I have merged all of your threads into one for ease of viewing. Cheers Dave

Thanks Ed. Does your cross have a stepped core? Dave

Hello Ed, Yes I have seen it,very nice! Although I can't make out any details on the EK,could you possibly post a closer photo/scan of the EK please? Cheers Dave

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Hello all, Anyone have any opinions on this 3/4 size 1813 EK2? It obviously wasn't made in 1813 but it still has a stepped core,anyone have a guess at it's time of manufacture? Also I have been told that there are convincing repros of the 1813 Prinzen size EK2's floating about,how does this one look?? It measures 32mmx32mm Any info would be greatly appreciated. Dave [attachmentid=10412] [attachmentid=10414] Ribbon measures 22mm in width. [attachmentid=10416]

Brrr ....now I understand Gordon Dave

Very nice Darrell Dave

I would also say Gro?mann Btw Bill,just for curiousity what does it weigh? Dave