Romanov Denis Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 The sizes 43,7x43,9. Not magnetic.
Schießplatzmeister Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 Hello Romanov Denis:A very interesting grouping!The EKII is of 1914-1918 era manufacture and has been altered by having the obverse ground down and re-finished in my opinion. It is therefore worthless (ie: damaged EKII).It does appear to be on an old silk non-combatant type ribbon (which could be for a number of awards).The RAO III by Friedlander looks to be gold and looks to be in perfect condition! This is the last type of RAO III awarded until ~1916.To sum it all up, the RAO is the key piece of the group and the EK is sadly something that has been altered and was not part of the original group in my opinion.Best regards,"SPM"
gregM Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I agree--The 1813 Ek2 is NOT a period piece. Years ago we saw a rash of "shaved" 1914strying to be what they were not.I do not have enough experience with the RAO3 to comment except that it is agreat looking piece.
joe campbell Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 with regard to the EK II, the dimensions are more in line with a 1914 or later EK. the reverse has the fit and finish of a typical '14 EK, and while the obverse is smoother than most of thealtered EK's i've seen, i still believe it to be altered. it has also beenrepainted.i will defer to SPM regarding the RAO, but it looks beautiful.joe
Alex K Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) I also agree with others on the EK11, 1914-18 period, and in my view dissassembled, front ground down and then re-assembled/Soldered, with some later painting touch up. The RAO looks to me to be a beautiful example howeverregardsAlexEdit, in actual fact looking at the Oaks on the EKII, they have a very S & L look about them so I suspect the EKII is a lot younger than 1914-19 IMHO Edited January 30, 2009 by Alex K
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