EK 1939 Souval EK 1

[Jim P]

What is the general opinion here on souval crosses?I have just aquired one that will be here later this week.I would post the pics that I have,but they are too large.

From all the research I've done it does look like a good wartime rounder,I'm just curious as to what others think.

Thanks,Jim P

[George Stimson]

If the cross has certain characteristics -- like the lower "3" in the date, the round inner corners, and the distinct way the beading meets at the outer corner of the arms -- then I consider it a wartime piece. The fastening system is another consideration.

[Jim P]

It does have the round inner corners and sharp pointed outside corners.The "3" is lower in the date that the other numbers.If I knew how to crop picture size I would post it along with some of the other crosses I have.

Regards,

Jim P

[Jim P]

I'll try the pics again

Edited August 1, 2005 by Jim P

[Jim P]

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[Jim P]

Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures.I will post better once I get the cross.

As I said I am 99.9% sure this is a souval.I never realized how much difference the was from cross to cross.It was alot of fun trying to figure out who made it,as it is unmarked.One of my favorite things about this hobby is the research.

Jim P

[Mike K]

Hi Jim,

The cross looks OK from the front, although the ridges on the beading at the outer arm joins aren't clear. If the pin is steel (magnetic) then it's probably fine. I have heard example with non-steel pins are "suspect".

Regards

Mike K

[Jim P]

The man I am buying this from I met through a forum and has been of great help to me.Both in finding items I'm looking for and researching of things I already have.I am proud to call him friend now.

I am really interested in finding out if I'm learning anything here lately.As in have I nailed the maker on this cross and what are other peoples' thoughts on Souval crosses?I personally have no problem with this cross,but in researcing it found that there is a lot of difference of opinion on these crosses.

Look forward to all the opinions on this.

Thanks,

Jim P

[George Stimson]

Based on those pictures I'd say it's a wartime example.

[Bill Garvy]

Another example with the aformentioned features; rounded inner corners, low "3", and unique cornices. . . Edited August 4, 2005 by Bill Garvy

[Bill Garvy]

The reverse with its broken clasp, and steel pin. . .

[Jim P]

Here it is at last

[Jim P]

reverse;

[Jim P]

close up of the dat and cornices

[Jim P]

And finally 2 generations at the EK family reunion.This really showws what my goals are,one nice clean example of each.I'm not asking much,I just want one clean example of everything.

Jim P