DavidM Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 HelloI have just got back from the Stockport Militaria Fair, from where I bought this super, (well I think so), EK1. It has a small screwback with oval backing / retaining plate. The iron core moves slightly within the frame, and the cross itself appears to have a high silver content. Although it doesn't show to well in these photos, the core has a superb gloss or enamelled look to it, which looks really nice. There are no makers or other marks on it.As always, any comments or observations welcome.Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Sweet looking EK you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 This one is the first imperial I see with the pin at the backplate....this is a strange one(but I remember there's one with a"Deumer" core using the same kind of washer.Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hello MichaLooking at the frame etc on this one, I believe this is a Godet produced piece. I wondered about the spike myself, but I have absolutely no doubt as to it's originality. It actually looks far better in the hand than it looks in these photos. Besides strange and unusual are what make this hobby so interesting, and keep us coming back for more ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Nice one Dave. Again, the variety of these is always amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Micha, Stunning EK I, first combination that I have seen exactly like that but a real keeper in super condition. I would assume it was manufactured by one of the "better maker." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Here is the backsides. As you can see the screwback is the same as Davids.[attachmentid=56312] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Please dont get me wrong-of course I think this one is the real deal! Have you seen Mike's comparison at the WAF? So it could be also Meybauer! But anyway-this is definitely another one at my endless "wanted"list!Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 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 proudof there products they stamped everthing sometimes 4 or 5 marks on asingle cross. ( I know that there a most likely unmarked examples aswell) Most of the Meybauer screwbacks use a small round nut with a singlewire loop attached sometimes marked with a DRGM number, sometimesmarked PM. We have all seen examples of these.--------On Tony's and Davids cross we see a completely different arrangment and in Tony'scase it is an identical match to a marked Godet. So I think it is moreof an indication of it being Godet and not Meybauer.We will probably never know 100% untill we see a marked example. Theseare just my views on it. I recognise that Mike and Micha are much moreexperienced than I am and I value their expertice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I too was part of that discussion, and I still contend that it is a unmarked Godet. Nevertheless, it is one that I would love to have in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 HelloThanks to all who have commented and contributed to this thread. Whether these EKs are Godet or Meybauer, (and after being pointed in the direction of Godet and doing some comparisons, they look like Godet to me as well), they are, in my opinion, beautiful pieces of work and I feel very lucky to have one in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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