EuRob Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi fellasI just received this EK1 1914 1st class this morning. I compare this with my EK1 39 and I notice that the 1914 is thinner and not as bulky as the 39 cross. Is this usually the case? I purchased this as an original and I believe it to be so but I am a novice collector so opinions would be warmly recieved.Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuRob Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 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 GregThanks Greg my cross matches your analysis. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 The WW2 crosses started out the same size as the WW1 crosses. Companies even used leftover frames in thier construction. Hitler changed the specifications for the crosses early on. You can even find 1914 style crosses in the WW2 size because they were then made to the new specs also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 That's a nice start to a imperial EK collection. Welcome to the forum, look forward to your participation here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuRob Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 That's a nice start to a imperial EK collection. Welcome to the forum, look forward to your participation here.Thanks Glenn or is that Frank? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I'll answer to pretty much anything Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekhunter Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Typical KO. Nice Cross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo4361 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Nice cross man! Kind Regards,Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naoki matsumoto Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Hi.Nice to meet you,I am Naoki Matsumoto.Hallmarked of your kreuz is a"KO"? Beautiful ww1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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