EK 1914 a very delicate 1914 ek1

[Eric Stahlhut]

here's one that i have yet to identify...at first i thought it was a klein & quenzer (based on the hinge/pin assembly), but the core is all wrong-- however, the crown is quite distinctive in an ugly sort of way--almost deformed, but it's merely the angle of the foto.

the frames are definitely silver, although unmarked for content. cross weighs 12.4 grams and measures 42.5 mm

this particular combination of hinge/pin system is seldom encountered on '14 ek1s, and is very finely affixed to the frame

i really can't see this type of cross being worn on a daily basis without being torn from a tunic. sometimes collectors refer to these lightweight examples as "parade crosses".

also, the catch is affixed to the frame with a minute amount of solder as well. all in all, quite the delicate cross!

[Jock Auld]

The pin looks lucky to still be attached.

[Eric Stahlhut]

The pin looks lucky to still be attached.

exactly! that's probably why you don't see so many around these days, lol

[Streptile]

The core is the typical KMST type. I wonder if that could be a clue?

[saschaw]

On 22/10/2013 at 16:38, Streptile said:

The core is the typical KMST type. I wonder if that could be a clue?

So do I... because I have a surprisingly similar cross! Any new knowledge or ideas, within the past almost ten(!) years, maybe? It's an unusual cross, that's for sure!

 

[Eric Stahlhut]

hi sascha,

just curious--how is the fit of the hinge to the rear of the cross-- is the hinge fully soldered on, or is it attached in the same fashion as my example? 

[Graf]

On 15/02/2023 at 06:35, saschaw said:

So do I... because I have a surprisingly similar cross! Any new knowledge or ideas, within the past almost ten(!) years, maybe? It's an unusual cross, that's for sure!

 

I agree Typical KMST

[Tupper]

On 17/02/2023 at 14:53, Graf said:

I agree Typical KMST

Maybe a stupid question but what is KMST standing for 😅🫣

[Graf]

Konigliche Muenzamt Stuttgart.

[Tupper]

15 hours ago, Graf said:

Konigliche Muenzamt Stuttgart.

Thank You very much

[Graf]

Welcome

[ccj]

I too have one and thought it was KMST based on the person who sold it to me. I guess I've had mine 10-15 year.

[Graf]

I personally reduced my EK1 collection and I keep only well known models including KMST ones