gregM

I believe this to be an early army NCO sword. Because this is unmaked, is it

just one of the many mass produced factory swords? Any info you might be

able to give me would be great. Any idea of value.

Thanks for your help.

Greg

The only problems with this sword is the retaining snap is missing that holds

the sword in the sheath and there is a small crack aprox 1/2 inch long in the

ray skin.

Here is another Katana for review. It is in very good condition with only a small

dark stain to the blade near to where the handle is mounted. It has a brown leather

covered wood sheath. It is COMPLETELY unmarked. no numbers, stamps, or lettering.

I also notice that the anti-spin pin has been removed

.....under the paint it was blued!

I don't know what to think about that. I looked mine over again

and I didn't see any evidence of it ever being painted.

Greg

( WOW-I just realized. This is a Ek variation that I have and you don't

already have in your vast collection--that doesn't happen very often )

That's a nice way to start off the new year

I am currently making payments on it's twin. Hopefully

I will be posting it within the next few weeks.

Nice cross.

Yes,

The cross is not in the best shape but the core is definately blued.

crown

Is this a 3rd style crown variation.

I would like to wish everyone in Imperial a happy and safe Christmas.

I agree with Joe. Core details match scans I have of a Wagner marked cross.

Micha do you know if this type of plate is only to this maker or

have you come across it on other makers crosses. I only ask as I have a cross with the same rear plate but not maker marked

thanks

andy

Andy,

Some of these backplates are marked so faintly

that they can hardly be spotted at all. Mine has to

be held at just the right angle, in just the right

light to be able to make it out at all. Sometimes the

mark is more noticable from the underside or cross

side of the backing plate.

I've got one that is a match to this one except that the makers mark on mine

is so weakly struck that it is barely readable. As is the case with most of these

crosses.

FYI--there are at least 3 different core variations for this cross showing

3 distinctly different crowns.

A nice collection and very nicely displayed.

A 1870 Ek1 named to a PLM winner

Here is on that was posted on WAF. It is the same style of 1 piece cross.

Perhaps now that we have seen 2 of these pieces maybe they will be

accepted as an authentic piece.

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ht=solid+silver

Well done Glenn

Steve and Micha --Thank you

When I originally posted this cross I was not just fishing for a compliment. I

actually needed some help. I needed to find out if it was fake or not and weather

or not to send it back. Good thing I posted it elsewhere.

This cross has been identified as B.H. Mayer cross. Pin back

versions of this cross can be seen with the "26" stamp on it.

There is a very distintive die flaw on these that are common to all

original Mayer crosses of this style.

-----if anyone cares

This looks to be a 1 piece cross. I have heard that some of these

were made in solid silver but I have never seen one or seen one posted.

It almost looks like a Godet. There are a number of similarities. The

width of the hinge block. the shape of the pin, the style of the crown and

the date. But there are a few things that are not quite right. The placement

of the hinge is VERY high on the cross. The catch is different and the frame

detail is very week.

I think it is a Godet "wanna be". Original or fake ? I can't say for sure--sorry.

No one has an opinion??????????

This picture shows a little more detail--

This is the first of this style of cross for me and I was somewhat surprised

at how light weight it was. I am guessing this is because the frame is some sort

of cheap TR alloy. Definately a different quality when compared to an

Imperial Godet or Wagner ect.

Thanks for looking,

Greg

Here is the backside. No makers marks. It does have the anti-spin pin and

the disc does not have the dimple we used to see on the early fakes.

Hi Guys,

Sense Steve brought up the topic of TR era Imperial Eks, I thought I

might post this one.

The outer frame is almost mirror like with only a few blemishes

here and there. It is 3 part construction with a magnetic core and

measures 44mm X 44.2mm and weighs 19grams.