OpÏnions Ek1

[Hughes]

Hi,

could you give your opinions for the two EK1.

the first is mark : L/58

the sencond has no mark

thanks to all

[Hughes]

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[Hughes]

2a

[Hughes]

2b

[DONDon1]

I think that the first cross is an fake because the pinsystem is typical 57 .
The second looks like an original spanisch made cross .

Thomas

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Hughes,

These crosses should attract some comments!

The L/58 Souval looks like it was made from wartime dies, however because of the type of pin used, the big question is exactly WHEN it was made - wartime or post-war. Personally I'd choose the latter but it's a very grey area.

The second one is a first for me! I think I'm going to call it the "Round 9" variant! Looks like it's a one-piece cross? Quality actually looks good - maybe even echt silber from the the mirror finish on the reverse? The hinge/pin/catch arrangement, with side-hooks, is something I do not ever recall seeing on 1939EK1s, real or repro. The catch looks acceptable and the hinge looks similar to early Wound Badge "U" shaped hinges. In a bizarre sort of way, I actually like it! I wouldn't pay more than curiosity/repro price for it though.

I can't wait to read the comments of others on the second cross!

Regards
Mike K

PS: hadn't seen Pip's comment - interesting. Spanish eh?

[Alex K]

Hi.

I have never seen the second one before.

Kind regards, Alex.