EK 1914 interesting ek1 screwback device

[Eric Stahlhut]

the finish on the core is long gone--may have originally been blued. no trace of paint

[Eric Stahlhut]

toning and tarnish on device is most certainly contemporary to main body of cross. threading on the post is very fine and the device screws on with a perfect fit. whether or not it is proprietary to the cross is certainly debatable, as i haven't encountered a similar example before. also, notice the leather disc. it too seems to be from the same period

Edited April 3, 2010 by Eric Stahlhut

[Eric Stahlhut]

disregard the oil on my fingertips....cars.

[Eric Stahlhut]

[Motorhead]

Nice cross-for me the attachment parts are old replacements.

Micha

[Eric Stahlhut]

yep, that's probably the case. whoever put it together did a good job, though. everything fits and looks great!

[nesredep]

Nice cross-for me the attachment parts are old replacements.

Micha

Hello!

I agree.

All the best

Morten.

[joe campbell]

eric-

great EK!

just another example of the

wizardry of your friendly, neighborhood jeweler

and the pride that the recipient had in his decoration.

joe

[Eric K.]

You know Eric,

you have the most unique and interesting EK's, no one man should have such luck!!

Eric

[Brian Wolfe]

I think this is a case where the general "look" of the screw device tells the tale. I would say it is repair made back in the day. The washer reminds me of the washers we used to make from old work boot leather when I was still home on the farm.

I really like these types of repairs as they add a personal touch to the medal that the mint condition specimens just don't have.

Nice specimen Eric.

Regards

Brian

[Eric Stahlhut]

thanks gents,

the leather washer really caught my eye. i once saw a beautiful screwback gold 1914 wound badge in .800 silver that had a leather washer, and always wondered if this material was used far more frequently than we realize. perhaps that may explain why we see so many screwback crosses without metal backing plates? perhaps it was popular because it made the awards a bit lighter and comfortable to wear. just a thought...who knows for sure

Edited April 4, 2010 by Eric Stahlhut

[Motorhead]

Leather washers are not so uncommon.I've seen a few Eks with a piece of leather the last few years.Also pieces of uniform material or cardboard can be found.

Micha