EK 1939 EK2 J.J Stahl

[Dave B]

Hello all,

Does anyone have a 122 mm EK2?.....if so please could you post some scans here. I've got one and I have never found another,I would just like to compare a few if possible.

Many thanks

Dave

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[Bill Garvy]

Here you are, Dave. If you need any more, please let me know. . .

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reverse. . . note the rounded inner corners. . .

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And finally, the maker mark. . .

[Dave B]

Thank you very much Bill! Does your example exhibit any file marks to the inner rounded corners?....also does it have any die flaws to the beading?

Cheers

Dave

[Bill Garvy]

Dave,

Here are some additional scans for you. I see no evidence of die flaws on the rim on either the obverse or reverse. I also see no evidence of file marks on the rounded inner corners on either the obverse or reverse. I hope this is helpful.

In the meantime, here is the obverse. . .

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The rounded inner corners on the obverse. . .

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The reverse. . .

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The rounded inner corners on the reverse. . .

[Dave B]

Thanks Bill,great scans!....and yes very helpful

My example is heavily flawed on both the obv/rev. Hmmm,anyone else got a 122?

Dave

[JerryW]

Here are a couple pics of my 122

[JerryW]

The reverse

Edited January 7, 2006 by JerryW

[Dave B]

Thanks Jerry,great clear photos...your cross has the flaws!

Dave

[Danny70]

Hi Dave,

I know that this is a really old post, but I thought I would ressurect it by adding some pictures of my '122'! Mine is a well worn example with a heavy patina and has some minor paint loss and blistering to the core. It has the die flaws on frame on the 6 o'clock arm. (I assume that these are the ones you refered to). These are the best pictures I can manage at the moment as I have limited upload space.

Regards - Danny

Obverse:

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Reverse:

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Maker Mark:

[Danny70]

And finally, the die flaws:

[PKeating]

And here's another one. These are actually rather rare and qualify, I believe, as the only Iron Crosses produced outside the Reich, unless you count the ones made in Japan and onboard ship.

PK

Edited December 15, 2006 by PKeating

[Danny70]

And here's another one. These are actually rather rare and qualify, I believe, as the only Iron Crosses produced outside the Reich, unless you count the ones made in Japan and onboard ship.

Hi Paddy,

Would the maker of '123' EK's, (Beck, Hassinger & Co. - another Strassburg firm), not qualify aswell?

Regards - Danny

[PKeating]

But of course! I had completely forgotten them. PK Nr 123. I don't think I have ever seen one.

Paddy

[hunyadi]

Got this one a while ago - its my favorite of all my collection (OK its a small one) - I can say only that it displays - Quality of manufacture!

[Dave B]

Thanks for posting more 122's, great crosses chaps