EK 1939 Post-war EK1?

[Georg14]

Good Day!

Question: whether took place post-war manufacturing by old firms (as example L/13) such EK1 - without leaves, before or after "57? Or it only individual creativity? Thanks.

Edited March 20, 2010 by Georg14

[Georg14]

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[joelhall]

i think what youre asking is if these were make after world war two as 57 versions?

no, at least not quite made per se. the 57 versions featured an oakleaf spray in the centre. these types are so-called 'denazified' medals were in fact originals which were defaced by the recipients after world war two, so as to fall in line with the denazification laws imposed on germany, which called for removing all vestiges of the national socialist party in 1957. the awards were still recognised after world war two by the west german armed forces, but could only be worn if the swastika was removed. many veterens did this before the 57 type awards were manufactured, and often, as with this one, repainted the centre where the swastika had been removed.

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Fellows,

Would a truly denazified EK not be an important collectable in that it is part of the story of the Nazi era? I've had daggers years ago what were denazified and felt it was the closing chapter of this part of history.

The specimen shown looks to have been "corrected" by a professional, nice artifact Gerog14.

Regards

Brian

[joelhall]

i certainly believe that theyre important historically, theyre witness not just to the war, but the equally eventful european aftermath. to me theyre a much nicer thing to spend money on than an early 57 ek, same as i love my black wound badge with the black flaked off, my ek with scratches and dents in it, and my rusty fire police helmet with the chin strap broken off. you cant beat an artifact thats seen the history you collect.

of course i dont know much about daggers yet, but denazified crosses arent especially rare. ill bet a fair few vets preferred these to the 57 versions, as they were better quality even once altered, not to mention the few who may have wanted to save a few bob ;)

[all1knew]

Hello there,

Completely original Meybauer and about the nicest job on removing the swastika that I've ever seen.

William Kramer