Gents, this morning the postman delivered this.....a post war made Souval Spanish Cross in Gold with diamonds bought from e-stand a few days ago, thanks Patrick !...........marked L/58 as Souval did with a few (not all) of his post war made pieces, once the scorn of TR collectors these pieces are now collected in their own right, and as I have an interest in both the Spanish Civil War and veterans replacement pieces (Spanish and German) this was for me, as close to the genuine article I am likely to get, as like RK's, a genuine one is sadly out of reach financially ......would I be right in thinking this one was probably made early to mid 1960's as it incorporates St u L rear hardware, as stated here several times Souval is known for sourcing parts from St u L later in his timeframe.
It would appear this version has a screw attached centre plate, were some versions "glued on" ......I have read that the diamonds are actually white sapphire's, jeweller applied. I am unsure about the huge "800" marking, poetic licence on Souval's part or Silver ? The award has a worn look about it.....do you not think ?
This award in its original presentation box, whose inlay is convexed to accommodate the awards vaulted construction.
Prost ! Steve.
It would appear this version has a screw attached centre plate, were some versions "glued on" ......I have read that the diamonds are actually white sapphire's, jeweller applied. I am unsure about the huge "800" marking, poetic licence on Souval's part or Silver ? The award has a worn look about it.....do you not think ?
This award in its original presentation box, whose inlay is convexed to accommodate the awards vaulted construction.
Prost ! Steve.
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