EK 1914 My first WS EKI

[Tony]

Hello,

This is my first WS EKI which arrived today, I'm well chuffed with it (and the price) so thought I'd show it off here.

Tony

[Tony]

Here's the reverse and a battered case I bought a couple of days ago to put it in. I wasn't too pleased with the case but am warming to it.

Tony

[Chris Boonzaier]

Nice...nice.... how much !!!!????

[joe campbell]

from the pix, tony, youve got a very

1914 EK!

i look at the core as one of the keys to condition,

and this core is very nice. also, that appears to be

a good case, although maybe it's the lining

you're not happy with.

i think you did very nicely!

joe

[Tony]

Chris,

It set me back a whole 100 Euros.

Joe,

Thanks, the cross is fast becoming my favourite although I'd swap it for your one with the picture on the reverse.

The case has had a few knocks that should really be expected but, the piece at the back that's used as the hinge was missing and a normal piece of black tape was in its place. At least I didn't pay the (in my opinion) over the top going rate for it.

Tony

[David Gregory]

Chris,

It set me back a whole 100 Euros.

Joe,

Thanks, the cross is fast becoming my favourite although I'd swap it for your one with the picture on the reverse.

The case has had a few knocks that should really be expected but, the piece at the back that's used as the hinge was missing and a normal piece of black tape was in its place. At least I didn't pay the (in my opinion) over the top going rate for it.

Tony

Tony,

Not only is that a very nice cross, but you also paid a lot less than the going rate for it.

David

[joe campbell]

i'm afraid you'll have to settle for deal of 2005,

as we're only hours from 2006.....

the first 1914 EK 1 i bought years back was

a whopping $90, cased, and in good condition.

i've seen on some sites less quality for $350

and more. you did very well. i'd pay 100E

any day of the week.

nice addition!

joe

[Glenn R]

Lovely piece, always made sweeter when you get them for a song. Thanks for posting it.

[Daniel Murphy]

That is a beautiful cross you have there. I love them with that 90 year old black patina, please don't ever clean it. My first EK1 was a 1914 WS. It is well worn with the beading on the bottom arm worn smooth from rubbing a steel wound badge and the core is now a brown patina. I paid 60 dollars for it back in the early 80's (you got a better deal) and will never sell it, as it is one of my favorites.

Dan Murphy

[Guest Darrell]

That's a great cross ... beautiful Patina

[Bob Hunter]

Great cross. Great price.

[Tony]

That is a beautiful cross you have there. I love them with that 90 year old black patina, please don't ever clean it.

Dan Murphy

Dan,

I belong to the 'don't clean medals' school so no worries there.

Thanks for all your positive comments, sort of makes me more chuffed than I was before.

Tony

[gregM]

Very nice cross and a great deal as well !

[Daniel Murphy]

Double entry sorry.

Edited January 2, 2006 by Daniel Murphy

[Daniel Murphy]

sort of makes me more chuffed than I was before

Can I assume that is a good thing? Or do you need some powder?

Dan Murphy

[Mike K]

Hi Tony,

Nice example with great patina! Fair price too. Are you going to look for the WS variants as well?

Dan, chuffed is good. CHAFED is bad, and cream is beter than powder, unless you're changing nappies!

Regards

Mike

[Tony]

Hi Tony,

Nice example with great patina! Fair price too. Are you going to look for the WS variants as well?

Dan, chuffed is good. CHAFED is bad, and cream is beter than powder, unless you're changing nappies!

Regards

Mike

Hello Mike,

Variants?

There's the letter M stamped on the underside the pin next to the hinge, anyone know what that means?

Dave has bought himself one too which has a K.

Tony