EK 1914 Unusual EK1 1914

[Richard Gordon]

I thought I would post this. Initially nothing looks unusual, that is until you see the reverse...

[Richard Gordon]

Now it gets weird...

[Richard Gordon]

and the marking...L/52

So Imperial style EK1 1914 were made in the TR era!

[Bill Garvy]

A most unusual cross, Richard; reminds me of my 1939 in 1st Class with Imperial features, inclusive of an "N" maker mark, an unknown manufacturer of 1914 issue crosses. . .

obverse:

reverse:

hinge:

clasp:

[George Stimson]

This Imperial style screwback EK is also marked "L/52" on the back!

[Gordon Williamson]

and the marking...L/52

So Imperial style EK1 1914 were made in the TR era!

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Rich,

Am I missing something - was this ever seriously doubted ????

[George Stimson]

Gordon,

I think he means EKs made in the Imperial shape. Most 1914s I've seen made in the TR era are shaped like 1939 EKs.

[Richard Gordon]

Gordon

As George said, in the Imperial shape ie, thin arm Schinkle style.

Rich

Edited August 7, 2005 by Richard Gordon

[George Stimson]

Here's another "L/52" pinback in the Imperial (or, Shinkel) shape.

Edited August 8, 2005 by George Stimson

[joe campbell]

i recently obtained 4 TR era 1914's.

1 pinback which is allegedly an L/11

and three screwbacks

an L/12

an L/16

and

an L 54.

none particularly mimic the schinkel shape.

perhaps the schinkel shape seen in early '39's

is also borne out in the early TR era '14's....

soon as i can get comfy with getting pictures up,

you'll see 'em.

very nice photos!

joe