EK 1914 My Imperial 2nd Classes

[Hauptmann]

Hi all,

Can't believe I hadn't posted these yet. But did a search and couldn't find them so did up some scans and here they are. I used to have quite a few more but this is what I'm down to in Imp. 2nd's.

This ones fairly normal and run of the mill. Can't find any marks on the ring, etc., although my eyes have proven to not be the greatest for some time. I keep missing marks and then discovering them when I do scans. But can't see any on this one.

Edited May 31, 2011 by Hauptmann

[Hauptmann]

Okay, this one has some damage to the frame. Not sure what caused it as it's just like I got it. I used to pic up IC's whenever I could for $30 and less. Used to get quite a few for around the $7 to $15 range. Sorry to say those days are loooooong gone! Anyhow it looks as if it got yanked down when being worn at some point. But you can see the way it's damaged the ring area, top of the frame and how the upper parts of the frame have separated.

[Hauptmann]

And here's the best shot I could get of the upper frame separation:

Again no makers marks that I could make out.

[Hauptmann]

And last but not least this one with a bunged up ring.

Dan

[Hauptmann]

Well, now I have four. Just won this one in a contest (many thanks Chris! ) and wanted to post it with my others.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2010/post-873-127440617173.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2010/post-873-127440620238.jpg

Dan

[Hauptmann]

Well, now I'm up to five 1914's. Seems to be a Wagner but please correct me if I'm wrong:

Magnetic core, three piece construction, etc.

Dan

[army historian]

The damaged crosses can be repaired, especially the bummed up ring. A jeweler can do it relatively cheap. Or you could use a wooden dowel of appropriate size and slowly round it out (check Restoration section). Otherwise a nice respectful collection of EKs. Thanks for shearing. Cheers Captain Albert

[Hauptmann]

Number six:

Dan

[Claudius]

Number six:

Dan

Now, what little display do you have here? I can't read the document. Who is it for? What unit?

[Hauptmann]

Now, what little display do you have here? I can't read the document. Who is it for? What unit?

Sorry... got caught up in a few other things and forgot to add this:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/48783-ww1-ek-2-with-original-award-document/page__pid__449717#entry449717

Dan

[Hauptmann]

My latest:

[Hauptmann]

[Hauptmann]

Bavarian Bar:

Edited March 26, 2012 by Hauptmann

[Hauptmann]

Bar with Crown Order:

[Hauptmann]

1870 Bar:

[Hauptmann]

[Hauptmann]

Individual 1870:

Dan :cheers:

[Hauptmann]

Another bar:

[Hauptmann]

[Hauptmann]

The EK makers mark... can anyone make this out?

Slow but sure I'm sliding down yet another slippery slope.

Dan :cheers: