EK 1914 Ek2 to Ek1 conversion

[gregM]

Here is a new one for me.

This is a Ek2 converterd to a Ek1.

[gregM]

I believe this to be a period conversion. The pin used is typical of period

ribbon bars and other decorations. I even have a parade spange with this style pin on it.

The small ring was very nicely removed there is evidence of the modification (under) all

of the build up of tarnish and dirt. The pin itself was crudly done or possibly repaired

after the conversion.

[buellmeister]

Greg,

What a wonderful I presume, field made promotional award! Very Nice!

Regards,

Joel

[Kriztofer]

Nice pick up Greg, I personally like field made/repaired examples, they give a nice human touch to the award. There's a another example that comes to mind on Pg 200 of the Iron Time.

[Eric Stahlhut]

glad you got it! :cheers:

[gregM]

Eric,

Were you trying for this one also?

[ksg]

Here is another conversion. Have seen several 2. class converted to 1. class, but never the other way around. The cross is 800 marked.

(Have posted a 2. class converted to 1. class in the 1939 section )

Kjell

Edited June 9, 2009 by ksg

[ksg]

[Kriztofer]

That's a first for me too! Very unusual why someone would, if you'll pardon the expression, downgrade from a first class. They have done a very nice job of removing all traces of the hinge and clasp. Is it marked 800?

Another Imperial that leaves more questions to be answered. A very uncommon & nice pick up ksg. Thanks for posting it.

[ksg]

That's a first for me too! Very unusual why someone would, if you'll pardon the expression, downgrade from a first class. They have done a very nice job of removing all traces of the hinge and clasp. Is it marked 800?

Another Imperial that leaves more questions to be answered. A very uncommon & nice pick up ksg. Thanks for posting it.

Hello Kriztofer

No 800 marking. I agree on the nice job done on it, no field convertion . Why..... your guess is as good as mine. But remember, they were not collectors!

Kjell

Edited June 8, 2009 by ksg

[Christian J]

Here is one more.

[gregM]

Interesting pieces. They do beg the question---Why?

[Kriztofer]

ksg, what is the mark I can see on the lower arm, is it a maker mark?

[ksg]

ksg, what is the mark I can see on the lower arm, is it a maker mark?

Yes, it's the maker mark, kag.

Kjell

[Tom Y]

Interesting pieces. They do beg the question---Why?

IOt could be a case of supply and demand. X number of EKII's awarded, X-2 on hand, but a couple extra EKI's.

[Tom Y]

Yes, it's the maker mark, kag.

Kjell

Looks like the small stamp KO to me.

[ksg]

Sorry, this is a bit embarrassing, I can?t trust my eyes anymore. I clearly need reading glasses ! It?s neither a kag nor a ko, It?s 800 stamp (a very small one !! )

Kjell

Edited June 9, 2009 by ksg

[Kriztofer]

No problem ksg, it's an occupational hazard brought on by looking at EK's for too long lol

[nesredep]

Here is another conversion. Have seen several 2. class converted to 1. class, but never the other way around. The cross is 800 marked.

(Have posted a 2. class converted to 1. class in the 1939 section )

Kjell

Hello!

Kjell

Very nice,never seen this before.

all the best

Nesredep

[nesredep]

Here is one more.

Hello!

Wow,very nice.

All the best

Nesredep

[ksg]

No problem ksg, it's an occupational hazard brought on by looking at EK's for too long lol

Of course! I knew it had noting to do whit age at all .....

Kjell

[ksg]

Hello!

Kjell

Very nice,never seen this before.

all the best

Nesredep

Glad you liked it!

Kjell

[ksg]

Here is one more.

What is the patch below the ring mad of ? It looks like lead..

Kjell