Eiserne Kreuz 1 Klasse cased #2

[ColinD]

A Souval cross I believe, though having looked into it there should be a flaw on the upper arm beading near the corner which I don't think is there, is this one a wartime cross?
Any help as always is very much appreciated.
C

[rbminis]

I believe some consider this hardware set up to be post war.
Ralph.

[ColinD]

Thanks Ralph, I was concerned it might have been but I don't know how to tell.
C

[manclino]

There were countless discussions on this topic on forums. Opinions are divided. Some collectors believe that Souval crosses with a deep digit 3 and thick swaz are wartime crosses, others believe that they are post-war. I admit that I can't relate to this.
Robert

[Adrian]

At the end of the day, it's a Souval and their products will always be questioned and discussed. Some collectors believe one thing, others believe something different. I don't think there is a definitive answer, it's down to the individual to spend their money on what they like and what they want.
No one can be 100% sure either way.

[manclino]

At the end of the day, it's a Souval and their products will always be questioned and discussed. Some collectors believe one thing, others believe something different. I don't think there is a definitive answer, it's down to the individual to spend their money on what they like and what they want.
No one can be 100% sure either way.

That's just the way it is. It's called a paradox, in which each proponent of the theory is right or wrong.

[ColinD]

Thanks for all the opinions, it's certainly a company that always manages to generate a conversation. I think I'll leave it where it is, I enjoy collecting crosses but I don't feel the need to collect every variant so I'll wait for a Souval a bit less disputed, if there is such a thing.
Many thanks again for all the help.
C