EK 1939 MINT RUSSIAN HORDE EKs

[Guest Darrell]

I'm sure the story has been told numerous times, but I've never really heard the exact details. Since I own one, does anyone have some brief information like:

1. Where exactly was the "horde" dicovered in Russia?

2. Where there any other items with the EKs?

Even a link to the discussion or the discovery would be welcome. Thanks.

Edited September 30, 2005 by Darrell

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

you are talking about the famous "26ers".

I doubt anyonehas a problem with them these days.

[Christophe]

I'm sure the story has been told numerous times (...).

I'm sure of this.... but, as a new comer in the world of the Iron Crosses, I don't know it !!

Could someone elaborate about this story ? I will try to do my own research... but meanwhile...

Many thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Ch.

[Guest Darrell]

I'm sure of this.... but, as a new comer in the world of the Iron Crosses, I don't know it !!

Could someone elaborate about this story ? I will try to do my own research... but meanwhile...

Many thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Ch.

Same here. I dont doubt the story or authenticity of the crosses .. I have one myself. I'd just like to know exactly WHERE in Russia these were found

[Chris Boonzaier]

I am not sure, from what I heard a Russian contacted Weitze and sold him a whole crateful. Some top layers had a bit of damage to the boxes, the lower layers were virgin.... and at the time everyone I knew in germany thought the man was crazy for the high price he was asking for them (Man!!)... little did we know...... what crazy prices would be like nowdays !!!

[Guest Darrell]

I am not sure, from what I heard a Russian contacted Weitze and sold him a whole crateful. Some top layers had a bit of damage to the boxes, the lower layers were virgin.... and at the time everyone I knew in germany thought the man was crazy for the high price he was asking for them (Man!!)... little did we know...... what crazy prices would be like nowdays !!!

Ahhh ... then it was Herr Weitze who first introduced these to the marketplace? Did he buy the whole works? Or were some sold by others?

Edited October 2, 2005 by Darrell

[Laurence Strong]

As I would like to own one of those little beauties, wouldn't mind hearing the story myself.

[Christophe]

Same here. I dont doubt the story or authenticity of the crosses .. I have one myself. (...)

Darrell,

Could you post it ?

Many thanks in advance.

Ch.

[Christophe]

Hi,

you are talking about the famous "26ers".

I doubt anyonehas a problem with them these days.

Chris,

What do you mean exactly ? Is 26 the maker mark (what I understand) ?

And what were the "pbs" ?

Many thanks in advance.

Ch.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

26 was the makers mark. Weitze sold many wholesale to other dealers and to collectors. They were nice indeed, and are all out in circulation now... to late to cherry pick now.

[Christophe]

Thanks Chris.

Too late on this one... I'm afraid!!

Cheers.

Ch.

[Guest Darrell]

Darrell,

Could you post it ?

Many thanks in advance.

Ch.

Hi Ch,

You can see it here:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=689

[Paul R]

That set looked as if it were made last week!!

I bet an EK1 set like that would go for close to 700 dollars these days!

Best regards

Paul

[Laurence Strong]

I think that's about the going price for one of them. Now someone prove me wrong.

[Gordon Williamson]

I think that's about the going price for one of them. Now someone prove me wrong.

I just moved a minty frosty one from the "Russian" hoard for significantly lower value than that, and paid more for an equivalent Steinhauer. I suppose it depends on which you consider the more desirable..

[Guest Darrell]

I just moved a minty frosty one from the "Russian" hoard for significantly lower value than that, and paid more for an equivalent Steinhauer. I suppose it depends on which you consider the more desirable..

Hi Gordon,

Do you know where (exactly) in Russia the horde was "exhumed" so to speak?