EK 1939 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class

[Avitas]

Hello all,

Thought I would show this recently acquired EK2 by J.E. Hammer & Sohn (maker marked 55 on the ring). It is in fairly good shape and I am confident in its originality. Any comments or other examples of maker 55 are very welcome. Here is the front.

Thanks,

Pat

[Avitas]

And here is the reverse, a fair bit of patina on this one, but I won't touch any silver polish or anything, I wish all medals would keep their original patina.

Thanks,

Pat

[Danny70]

Pat,

That's a great looking cross with a fantastic patina!

I agree with you - it would be a shame to see one like this destroyed by cleaning and polishing.

Here's a couple of my saltier '55's for comparison.

Regards - Danny

[Bill Garvy]

Another scruffy example. . .

[Bill Garvy]

Reverse. . .

[Bill Garvy]

Maker mark. . .

[Avitas]

Thanks for showing your examples, look like mine alright. Any more out there?

Pat