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i bought this solid silver ek2 yesterday
with a loop you can see its cast but the dimensions are spot on so i dont think it was cast from a standard ek2 but from a mold. the ribbon ring is soldered on as per standard the large ring tests silver the ribbon is genuine .it weighs 29 grams
any thoughts?

anyone?

Can you post a photo of the silver and maker's marks?

hello vern
there is no mark but it tests just under sterling so i guess its 800 silver its not plated
nick

I always thought that silver versions mainly EK1 although not common do exist and are well accepted

PAUL

I thought they were usually marked, at least for silver content, but maybe not.

NOT usually marked. Very nice EK2.

nickn2,
If I understand correctly your cross is a solid one piece cross? Not a three piece with silver frame?
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29 grams of solid silver? Does silver weigh more than a cross with an iron core, anyone? The heaviest three piece I've seen recorded was 20.9 grams.
Can you measure height, width and thickness?
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Paul, there are references to solid silver examples of the EKI that were made for Germans by Japanese jewelers.

--dj--Joe

hello joe
its solid silver
height and width within tolerance for a standard ek2
silver is about a third heavier then iron i think??
nick

jewellers copy ,japanese or post war copy??

Uncertain, insufficient information available in general.

--dj--Joe