EK 1914 Another TR era EK1

[gregM]

Hi Guys,

Sense Steve brought up the topic of TR era Imperial Eks, I thought I

might post this one.

The outer frame is almost mirror like with only a few blemishes

here and there. It is 3 part construction with a magnetic core and

measures 44mm X 44.2mm and weighs 19grams.

[gregM]

Here is the backside. No makers marks. It does have the anti-spin pin and

the disc does not have the dimple we used to see on the early fakes.

[gregM]

This is the first of this style of cross for me and I was somewhat surprised

at how light weight it was. I am guessing this is because the frame is some sort

of cheap TR alloy. Definately a different quality when compared to an

Imperial Godet or Wagner ect.

Thanks for looking,

Greg

Edited December 7, 2007 by gregM

[gregM]

No one has an opinion??????????

This picture shows a little more detail--

[gregM]

This cross has been identified as B.H. Mayer cross. Pin back

versions of this cross can be seen with the "26" stamp on it.

There is a very distintive die flaw on these that are common to all

original Mayer crosses of this style.

-----if anyone cares

[joe campbell]

yo! greg!

it's NICE, and has the same finish as

the russian horde crosses, esp the reverse.

i love it love it love it!!!

joe

[Motorhead]

Shame on me-the 3rd Reich imperial EKs are the only one I don't collect......it could be because my mentor never did! So the only thing I can say -yes,it's a good one(from my limited knowledge of these) !

Micha

[gregM]

Steve and Micha --Thank you

When I originally posted this cross I was not just fishing for a compliment. I

actually needed some help. I needed to find out if it was fake or not and weather

or not to send it back. Good thing I posted it elsewhere.

[buellmeister]

greg,

Stunning condition! That has just made it's place to the forfront of your collection I'm sure.. Though, I havent acquired a TR manufactured Imperial yet, I must say that they do add that "modern" spin to an old classic...

Regards,

Joel

Edited December 12, 2007 by buellmeister