EK 1914 Manufacturing defects

[Kriztofer]

Hi gents

Mass production isn't a perfect science and is reflected on some EK's. Whether from human or mechanical error these defects offer an interesting insight into the early mass manufacturing process.

Are they Monday or Friday made, who knows, but they do offer another view of these interesting awards.

Gentlemen, if you have any crosses with defects please post them here.

Here is one of mine that is pretty interesting, a BD 800 unknown maker. It has been suggested that this might fall into the four piece construction category?

Chris

[Kriztofer]

rev

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case

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[Chris Boonzaier]

I think this is a 1920s cheapo.....

The rims are like a thin sardine can metal, you can almost cut yourself on them.

As you can see on the 1914, the first "1" is slightly under the rim, causing it to lift. the alighment slightly out (see top of right arm....)

[joe campbell]

i think at least one explanation rests in

using parts from manufacturer A and manufacturer B....

use what you have rather than make a whole new run of cores, frames,

and even suspension rings....

joe

[Kriztofer]

i think at least one explanation rests in

using parts from manufacturer A and manufacturer B....

use what you have rather than make a whole new run of cores, frames,

and even suspension rings....

joe

I agree Joe.

No matter how you move the core in this R marked cross, it is just too big for the frame. There are 7 pinch points on this one. Anyone got 8 ?

[Kriztofer]

rev

[gregM]

the BD 800 is a CD800 that was double stamped. C over 8 = B

[Kriztofer]

Hi Greg

Looks like your right damn it haha. I've just compared the core on my CD & it is the same!! Now I have to look for a BD again.. :banger:

[Tom Y]

MEH was never known for quality, but even so.....

[maja]

In my opinion the last one is a very bad "MFH" and not "MEH".

[Obergefreiter]

I've got one just like this one, except that on mine the silver hallmark is at the bottom of the cross instead of the right arm. I'm guessing that this is one that made it past Quality Control. By the way: Does anyone know who made these?