A Godet variant EK1 WW1 Opinion.

[JustinG]

Greetings, I just got what I believe is a Godet WW1 EK1. After studying the databank, I see that the godet has a G upright on the pin. My example is horizontal.
I would like your opinion of this EK1 please.
Also, if this is an acceptable cross, if someone could let me know if this would have been a period piece (during the WW1 time period, or re-manufactured afterwords for a veteran during the 20s 30's or 40's)

Regards,
JustinG

[JustinG]

The back showing "G"

[Steve Campbell]

Looks good to me. The G has been stamped in a different direction than most, which are right side up. I would think this is one of the wartime award pieces, although Godet made many private purchase EKs.

[JustinG]

Thanks for the speedy response Steve.

Regards,
JustinG

[Steve Campbell]

Thanks for the speedy response Steve.

Regards,
JustinG

I would say others will chime in. The cross looks fine, but I cannot say 100% it is a wartime award piece, but I have been of the belief that the Godet pinbacks marked G are award pieces. Is it flat or vaulted?

[gregM]

I agree with Steve. Looks to be a period Godet.
The frame coloring looks a little off to me but that might be the photo
and not the cross. Godet's tend to have a nice silver frame and develop
a dark patina.

[streptile]

Looks good from what I know, all of which I learned from asking forum members about this cross (below). The only real difference I can see is the hinge. Others more knowledgeable may know if yours is also an accepted type.

[JustinG]

Greetings, This cross I just purchased. I don't yet have it in hand.
I believe that this cross just how it looks from the scans, to be a flat, non-vaulted.
Thanks to everyone, I will post some more examples.
It is nice to know that the cross I have is a known variant with the "G". I was just a little doubtful after I had purchased and then looked at the database and saw only the upright "G" on the pins.

Thanks everyone!

Regards,
JustinG

[saschaw]

Nice cross with no problems. Flat one, awarded version, presumably war-time - but then, they were awarded up to 1924, and it might as well be 1918-1924 era. Still, for sure an original, awarded cross.

I think most flat crosses are awarded ones while most private purchased stuff is vaulted. Just a rule-of-thumb, for sure not in 100% right.