EK 1939 1939 EKII unmarked

[Danny70]

Hi All...

I'm looking for opinions on this recently acquired unmarked EKII. Good or bad??

It looks good to me except for the dates.. they are very low relief and the paint seems to have almost obliterated them (especially the 1813). It does not seem to ever have a repaint. The core on the reverse has some minor rust causing the paint to crack to a 'mosaic' type flaking, while the obverse is ok.

The frame itself is in good condition with quite a lot of frosting still remaining.

Anyone got any ideas on a maker??

Thanks!

Regards - Danny

[Glenn R]

Personally the cross looks fine to me. Don't see any obvious problems Danny.

[joe campbell]

while the '39 is not my first love, i would

have no problems purchasing this one.

joe

[wig4]

Hi Danny. IMHO it's Deschler's piece.

Please add close-up with "1939" and inner portion of thr frame where the corners of the frame adjacent to the swastika. In this case(Deschler) low relief of iron core is 100% OK.

Regards - Igor

[Danny70]

Thanks guys for the thumbs up!

Igor -

I can see slight similarities with Deschler EK's in the cross-hatching on the beading at the inner corners (although, it does not seem to be on every corner - I have attached closer pics). However, I was under the impression that all Deschler EKII crosses had a 'hump' where the jumpring was attached. Is this not correct?

Regards - Danny

[Danny70]

And the reverse:

[Danny70]

Closer view of Swastika and date on obverse:

[Danny70]

And finally, the date on the reverse (almost invisible):

[Bill Garvy]

I haven't a clue regarding the manufacturer, but allow me to cast another consenting vote as to its originality. It's a real pity about the rust; rust never sleeps. I don't think it's a Deschler though. It's missing that Deschler hump as illustrated below.

[wig4]

Hi Bill

Of course , I agree. This one isn't Deschler. I needed larger pics to affirm this.

Regards

Igor

[wig4]

Hi Danny

Think, that your cross and this on photos these are the same ( or very similar)

Regards.

Igor

[wig4]

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[wig4]

Hi Danny

You are complete right . This it is not Deschler. Small pics misinformed me.

Regards