Souval EK1 ? Opinions please

[ancientrelicsuk]

Hi Guys,

I would be very grateful for opinions on the EK1 below. I think it is a Souval example - it has the die flaw on the top row of the 12 o'clock arm and the '3' of 1939 is lower than the other numbers. Is this a genuine example and is there any way of telling if it is of war time manufacture? I have heard that these are worth less than other EK1's - if so by how much?

Many thanks for looking and for opinions offered. I really have learnt so much from this forum.

Best regards, Guy

[Stu W]

My view is that it is a pre May 45 example. Others may disagree.

Regards,
Stu

[jani_tiainen]

My view is that it is a pre May 45 example. Others may disagree.

Regards,
Stu

I believe it is good - at least it does not have typical post war setup.

Jani

[John Henderson]

Like Stu, I would also say this is pre- May 45 production.
Due to the usual traits of the manufacturer.

regards John

[Mike TM]

Made during war, IMO

Mike

[streptile]

Personally I can say that it was made by Rudolf Souval, but nothing about when it was made. Souval is known to have used this frame, core and pin, after the war.

[ancientrelicsuk]

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate your views. Thanks for the comments.

Best regards, Guy

[Waffenreich]

Nice Cross

Here is one I received from the vet's son in October. The note is to his Dad from a buddy at Camp Goulette near Rosenheim where he "found" it. The cross is the standard Souval with darted corners and you can see on the top edge of the box Souval's Wien address. The paper slip was folded and tucked under the base in the case.