My first EK2

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

I traded a WW2 US E tool for this. The condition ain't great but it's a start. It's marked 138, Julius Maurer Oberstein. 

[DAK D]

Hi @HetzersGonnaHetz,

I don't see anything wrong with condition of this cross it's a bit toned and grubby that's all

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[HetzersGonnaHetz]

I can see the shiny stuff beneath the black around the edge, should I remove the grime and make it shiny? @DAK D

Edited June 14, 2016 by HetzersGonnaHetz

[Bill in VA]

On 6/14/2016 at 12:00, HetzersGonnaHetz said:

@DAK D

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Edited August 30, 2017 by Bill in VA

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

Ok will do bill! I've just purchased this one as well tonight, made profit when I was selling some things so I treated myself.

[DAK D]

1 hour ago, Bill in VA said:

No. More damage has been done in the name of "cleaning" than any other cause. It's a nicely toned EKII. If it was in my collection I'd display it exactly as it is now.

Spot on  @Bill in VA +1

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[DAK D]

Hi @HetzersGonnaHetz,

Are you going to focus on Iron Crosses, or are you going to buy other TR medals too?

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[HetzersGonnaHetz]

Not sure yet, might move on, sell things until I find what interets me.

Edited December 3, 2016 by HetzersGonnaHetz

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

ignore

Edited December 3, 2016 by HetzersGonnaHetz

[Mav352]

Nice EKs @HetzersGonnaHetz, if you continue with them you will find this site handy

http://www.ek2-dna.de . ?

[Bil4338]

On 14/06/2016 at 23:06, DAK D said:

Spot on  @Bill in VA +1

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Absolutely! Can't recall how many regrets I've heard or read about from collectors who dicked with/'cleaned-up' their mementos....clean a medal and you're merely erasing the history of it lying in a vet's drawer or languishing in a garage or in an attic/loft in a box.almost disrespectful and downright daft! History is history and irreplaceable.

[Desert Rat]

Lovely Item...as completely original...no polishing, no scrubbing or solvol autosol  to polish it and ruining it by making it look good, very presentable and ORIGINAL as it should be....Great...!!!

[S&S Militaria]

nice crosses lads!