Mint EK 2 mm 98 or 68 ??

[zbv500]

Hi all,

I just got this nice unworn EK 2 and wondered about the maker mark. Not sure if there is a regulation from were it is read. But maybe you can help me if its a 98 or 68 ??

Thanks alot, Jens

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[John Henderson]

Hi Jens
Its 98 for Rudolf Souval, Wien.
You can also tell this maker from the external cornersof the beading on the cross.

regards John

[Dave-B]

It couldn't be 68 but either 98 or 86.

Anyway it's a 98 (Rudolf Souval).

[zbv500]

John and Dave, thanks alot for the quick help. Iam not a badges collector at all so please forgive me

My best, Jens

[Adrian]

Yes, a '98' - Souval. For interest, no '86' - Paulmann & Crone EK2s have been found with a period makers mark stamped on them.

[Steve Campbell]

These are a commopn maker, but not as easy to find marked with the 98.

[zbv500]

Thanks for the additional info Adrian and Steve

Jens

[Ewan S]

thats one very nice ek you have the jens

[wvdparis2]

a nice 98 !