EK 1914 A rare Godet ensemble

[dmiller8]

If I recall correctly, an award-quality EK I was flat, not vaulted. That had to be a piece for wear on a gala dress uniform, since the extra hooks would secure it with an extra set of beckets (cloth loops to ensure correct placement and security of medals and badges on a uniform) and prevent it from getting lost during vigorous movement such as on parade or during a dance. BTW, that is a lovely piece.

[Biro]

... If I recall correctly, an award-quality EK I was flat, not vaulted. That had to be a piece for wear on a gala dress uniform, since the extra hooks would secure it with an extra set of beckets (cloth loops to ensure correct placement and security of medals and badges on a uniform) and prevent it from getting lost during vigorous movement....

Yes correct. This is definitely a luxury private purchase piece not an awarded EK.