EK1 real or fake?

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Hi all,
I saw this EK1 for sale at a fleamarket and picked it up for a song. But, is it real or is it fake? I'm a novice, so your views welcome! There are no maker's marks on the reverse, and the pin fitting is broken
Bests
AndyM

[CMSgt]

Ek

It looks like a Souval. I have made changes to your cross for better viewing. Jim

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EK1 - real or fake

Hey Jim,
Thanks for that. I am a bit rubbish with photobucket editing. I am just learning TR collecting. I don't know what this cross is worth (I have absolutely no intention whatsoever of selling), but figured at 20 pounds it was hard to go wrong.
Andy

[jt327gir]

Looks like a Souval to me, though I'm not enough of an expert on these to say if it was made during the war, or after.

[bytown]

Can you post a photo of the reverse?

My first impression is that it is bad.

I've been wrong before.

Wayne

[panzer wittman]

Classic souval 'claws' - check out the excellent souval frame thread pinned at the top of this section
Regards
Pw

[109]

Hi all,
Thanks for feedback. Will upload some better closeup pictures when I can take them in daylight tomorrow.
Bests
Andy

[5tefan]

Hi all,
Thanks for feedback. Will upload some better closeup pictures when I can take them in daylight tomorrow.
Bests
Andy

Don't forget the reverse

But I would say Souval too

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NEW PHOTOS of EKI

New pix. Reverse side is the best I can get with a scanner. Sorry. I know there will be grumbles, so if anyone can suggest how to get a better pic of the reverse with a scanner, please let me know.
AndyM