Two EK1’s

[Droocoo]

Hi all,

 

My first post here. I am attempting to accrue all manufacturers of the Imperial Iron Cross. What do you think about these two crosses? The first one is allegedly Maybauer and the second unmarked.

The second EK1 

[Peter Cornwell]

Droocoo,

 

Welcome to the forum. You are embarking upon a most ambitious enterprise and I wish you every success with it. But have you seriously considered the scope of what is involved ? An example from every maker will represent a formidable collection once complete. If you haven't already done so, I would recommend that you first obtain some good reference books on the subject so you can recognise common core types of different makers and typical fixings etc. Not every maker stamped their crosses and I would be reluctant to simply accept the word of a seller on their origin. As I say, good luck !    

 

PS I'm no expert but, from the photo, your first cross does appear to have a core type known to be associated with MEYBAUER. So, so far so good ?

[Droocoo]

Hi Peter,

 

I am aware of the undertaking - I collect British medals so this is a side interest for me. Nevertheless, it is an interesting one! I have a few reference books including Maerz’s for the Third Reich and Previtera’s for Imperial crosses. There are 102 marks known for the Imperial Iron Cross. I have 25 manufacturers thus far, so a little way to go.

 

Andrew

[VtwinVince]

They're both good private purchase pieces, first is definitely a Meybauer with replaced hardware.

[Graf]

Compare the  1st cross (the supposed  Meybauer)  with those pictures

 

regards

[Graf]

Welcome,

 

In my opinion you have to start with well known marked EKs.

Once advanced you can get some unmarked with known design and parts

 

Cheers

 

[Droocoo]

Thank you for your reply. I think you are correct - do you feel as though it is a Maybauer then?

[Graf]

On 16/09/2022 at 08:52, VtwinVince said:

They're both good private purchase pieces, first is definitely a Meybauer with replaced hardware.

This is the information you need

Yes,  the pin was replaced plus the hook was re soldered  When it was done ? We can only speculate

 

Cheers

[VtwinVince]

If you know anything about Meybauer, you'll realise that this manufacturer produced pieces both with and without their logo, and with differing silver content marks. Not unusual. What is unusual is the characteristic shape of their cores.

[Graf]

18 hours ago, VtwinVince said:

If you know anything about Meybauer, you'll realise that this manufacturer produced pieces both with and without their logo, and with differing silver content marks. Not unusual. What is unusual is the characteristic shape of their cores.

I agree on those points. For novice it is important to buy marked  or if unmarked from a reputable seller

The cross that we are discussing is for sale on eBay Germany  It comes with a nice box The seller did not clearly specify that it is Meybauer He gust suggested that could be Meybauer piece