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Good one Joe I really like the large back plate crosses AND a double screwpost just makes it that much better. Well done.

I've been taking part in that discussion as well. It may very well be a Meybauer BUT I still lean towards Godet. Meybauer was very proud of there products they stamped everthing sometimes 4 or 5 marks on a single cross. ( I know that there a most likely unmarked examples as well) Most of the Meybauer screwbacks use a small round nut with a single wire loop attached sometimes marked with a DRGM number, sometimes marked PM. We have all seen examples of these.--------On Tony's and Davids cross we see a completely different arrangment and in Tony's case it is an identical match to a marked Godet. So I think it is more of an indication of it being Godet and not Meybauer. We will probably never know 100% untill we see a marked example. These are just my views on it. I recognise that Mike and Micha are much more experienced than I am and I value their expertice.

Here is the backsides. As you can see the screwback is the same as Davids. [attachmentid=56312]

Here are a pair of Godet EKs. The pinback is marked "G" on the pin. The screwback is unmarked but is identical (core and frame beading) to the pinback. These crosses belong to Tiger1. [attachmentid=56310]

Your 1914 looks fine. (for the most part) pre WW2 EKs are smaller. aprox 42 cm compared to the 44cm of the WW2 EKs. The have thinner curved arms. As with anything you will find exceptions to the rule. But this holds true in most cases. Welcome to the forum Greg

Great pictures--Thanks for sharing them. Who would have thought that the last German A7V would be in Australia ?

That's a very nice cross !

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Hi Bill, The "HB" mark has been seen before However I believe it is still an unknown maker.

Very nice collection and Welcome aboard

Gordon, That is a pair of Very fine crosses. The Godets with "Fangs" are my favorite of the EKs. I am not sure about the theory. Where would this one fit in? Flat, unmarkerd with hooks. [attachmentid=53520]

Meybauer also had a nice looking mark [attachmentid=53425]

It looks like you found a NICE cross for your money. Well done.

I agree--Evidence of that is the fact that a pin back style KMST Ek1 costs less than half of what a KMST with the "slide" style attachment cost.

With the recent KMST discovery made by Dan, Tony from Kaiser's Bunker has updated his EK1 and EK2 makers marks lists. Here is the link -- http://www.kaisersbunker.com/ Greg

Here is the crown from a 1st. class. [attachmentid=52832]

The only award I recognise is the iron cross but I have to say that that is a graet looking mini

I have a very similar sword that I posted here sometime back. I was able to trace it back to 1887. I have 3 swords all of which have the sword companys name on the blade directly below the hilt. I think I just did a GOOGLE search on the sword maker and came upon a web site that lists many of the different makers and how to identify the different swords. I hope this helps. BTW- That is a great looking sword

Thanks very much to all who have helped me with this. I am learning something new all the time. Greg

Micha, You are right. Yours matches the crown bead for bead and the dates are an exact match. Thanks so much for the information. I see your screwback is marked. Who is the maker? Thanks again, Greg

1 piece Imperial EK1s are not common but they do exsist. I think most are believed to be 1920s or 30s replacement pieces. My guess is that this falls into that catagory. I have been told that Gordon Williamson references a 1 piece EK2 in his book but I do not know that for sure.

Here is a comparison between the ek2 and one of my 1920s-30s Ek1 very close but not an exact match. [attachmentid=52473]

The size is 42.9mm X 43.1mm and the weight is 22.9g. Thanks for any and all help. Greg

This was being sold as a cast brass cross. I do not think it is brass .--There is no yellow showing. Plus I do not think it is cast. I think it is die struck. This scan shows the side of 1 of the arms. It shows lines that I think are shear marks from being struck. All of the arms have these marks. [attachmentid=52472]

Here is the reverse--- [attachmentid=52471]