EK 1939 Zink EK2s

[Gordon Williamson]

Here's an EK2 with Zink core, but regular three piecer with neusilber frame

[Gordon Williamson]

This one, though not exactly attractive, is much rarer. a one piece Zink stamping.

[Gordon Williamson]

This is how this one originally came

[Gordon Williamson]

FRom a uniform outfitter in Wilhelmshaven

[don]

A dumb question...Why were some made out of zinc anyways?

don

[Gordon Williamson]

You can also find 1914 EK2s, one piece in zink though they are rare too. Just a matter of manufacturers doing things on the cheap during the early period of manufacture for retail sales pieces. When brand new they would have looked OK.

Stuff like this is the reason the authorites published a notice saying that anyone using anything other than the correct materials for an iron cross risked losing their license to produce them.

[Dave B]

The only zinc cored EK I have is this unusual K.A.G marked cross.

Dave

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[Guest Brian von Etzel]

I've handled a lot of '14 EK's and never remember a zinck one. Unless I just hurried away from it for being 'not as nice'. My mistake...

I would think in 1918, late which means not much time left in production, zinck would have been pretty much standard.

[Bill Garvy]

Dave B,

That is, indeed, a very unusual Schinkel! So far there are two identified manufacturers of Schinkels, K.A.G. & Meybauer. Are you concerned about the split in the ribbon ring, which might suggest replacement? Just asking. . .

[Dave B]

Dave B,

That is, indeed, a very unusual Schinkel!  So far there are two identified manufacturers of Schinkels, K.A.G. & Meybauer.  Are you concerned about the split in the ribbon ring, which might suggest replacement?  Just asking. . .

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Hello Bill,

What split in the ring mate?...it is soldered closed.

Cheers

Dave

[Bill Garvy]

Please reference the attached copy of your photograph where I have circled what appears to be the split in the ring that was soldered shut. I am simply wondering if you think it might have been replaced or repaired. Edited August 7, 2005 by Bill Garvy

[Dave B]

Please reference the attached copy of your photograph where I have circled what appears to be the split in the ring that was soldered shut.  I am simply wondering if you think it might have been replaced or repaired.

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There is no split in the ring.Yes that mark is where the join is but it is perfectly soldered closed,I don't think it has been repaired or replaced.

Dave