Ek Ii Opinions Needed

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It's unmarked but I suspect it could be a Souval (because of the packet) Thanks in advance guys and sorry for the crapy pictures

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and the last one

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Ekii

From the photos it is hard to tell but it looks like a Souval. Look at the top arm to the left side, are two of the beads connected? If so then it is a Souval. Jim

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What do you mean with "beads"?? Sorry I didn't undestood... (at least it's a good one, isn't it?)

[grueni1208]

Indeed a Souval

Regards

Daniel

[Robert P.]

I agree with Daniel and Jim, a Souval.

Here is the distinguishing feature of a Souval frame. Do you see the 'foot' at the end of the beading on the outside corner? Some call this a 'chicken foot'. It's characteristic of all Souval crosses. 'Beads' are the row of small vertical silver half-round coin-looking engravings that border the black iron center core. Commonly called 'beading.'

Robert

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Thanks a lot guys, today I learned another lesson, and now if you want to read the curious history of this medal follow this thread...
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=1#post2818722

[Desotos]

Ek2

Yeh,I will say a Souval too.....but maybe postwar,not sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Desotos

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Yeh,I will say a Souval too.....but maybe postwar,not sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Desotos

Why postwar? If you need any better picture I'll make the effort with my crappy camera, but in my opinion it's a good period one

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Ek

There is an excellent article on Souval crosses on this forum and I believe because of the connecting beads that it is a war time piece. Please read the article. Jim

[FestungSpanien]

Excellent find and story.
I wish I was as lucky as you
Original period Souval,I agree
Ace