ek2 unknown variant?

[rory]

Hello, i spotted this cross and thought it unusual, seller says it is slightly bigger and heavier than a standard cross, with the ribbon retainer attached to a small lug projecting from the upper arm. Also it is maker marked but hard to read.

Is it a rare variant?

Cheers

Rory

[Woolgar]

I was wondering if it matched my 'odd date' unknown EK2

Nick

[Danny70]

Hi Rory,

It looks like a good Deschler to me.

They have the 'hump' (and very distinctive one at that - notice the 'hole' in the reverse of it) and they are usually a little heavier than other standard crosses.

Regards - Danny

[rory]

That is one odd date Nick! Havent seen it before, thanks for showing.

And cheers Danny just never seen a hole as deep as it before i have a hole on one of my crosses but more shallow.

Cheers

Rory

[Danny70]

Rory,
That mark you show is for jump ring placement, not actually a hole at all.
But the one on the Deschler is actually a hole through one entire side of the frame hump.

Three Deschlers showing the 'hole' on the reverse.

[rory]

Ah get you now Danny, on my cross is it just that it wasnt soldered on properly? in a rush type job

[Danny70]

Rory, the cross you have shown with the ring placement marking is a Souval...
If I remember correctly, these are commonly found with the jump ring only soldered on one side.

Regards - Danny

[rory]

Yes souval Danny, cheers for that i get you now

Cheers

Rory

[Adrian]

Danny is absolutely correct, the first cross is a Deschler and Souval crosses only had the suspension ring soldered onto one side of the frame, usually the front.