Glenn R

Another fine cross Micha. I've only ever seen one of these before. Very interesting.

I know what you mean Dave, often the finish tends to lift slightly and leave quite characteristic "veins" running across the core.

Oh well nabbed Stogie. Joe that is a fabulous cross. Appeals to my enamel and EK fetishes all in one hit.

That's a very nice example. Typical maker mark and pin set up. I find these to be a finely made cross and quite delicate in appearance in comparison to some makers.

A finely made cross. Very noticeably rounded corners. Lovely

Classic Godet. Congratulations!

Fabulous Tom. Both stand out of the ordinary run of the mill.

Is the idea of these crosses being designed to attach to a cuirasse speculation Brian or does anyone have any reference to this being the case. This has often intrigued me.

Thanks,

Glenn,

I tend to agree Chris. We all do it from time to time, buy a gadget that catches the eye and appeals to us even though it costs twice as much as the cheaper option that does exactly the same job. I'm quite glad they made them though cause I love 'em!

Lovely crosses Dave. My favourites..K&Q 1939 and Godet/Wagner/SY&Wagner 1914's

Truth is they all do my head in, just neeed to own them all

Beautiful. One of the mintiest ones of the stash.

That's a very nice piece. Superb quality and excellent markings. I love to see imperial silver markings like that. It would look much better filling the gap in my collection though!

Nice find Micha, is the safety catch mechanism intact?

Gentlemen, this debate appears to be getting a little heated. Let's bring it back to the subject. This forum is not the place for disputes.

Front....(almost an afterthought!)

Side view open...

Side view.

more...

Strange, but somehow insanely attractive....

I love the long slim core details and feeling of weight and quality with CD's.

If, as the last picture tends to suggest, there is a dark patina in the bottom of the engraving cuts that would figure. The cuts appear to be angled and quite sharp so would patinate differently to the stamp. The 800 stamp is much broader and the fact that it is stamped gives it a profile that would tarnish differently to a hand engraved cut as seen in the dedication. It is also feasable that someone has cleaned out the engraving at some point in the last x amount of years. I'm still fine with it. I don't see any problems with the style of script either.

No red flags for me, I'd be happy with it.

Yes I think that quote sums it all up nicely, thanks Bob.

Thanks Rick, much appreciated old chap.

I know The photo's not brilliant but the script reads "SMITH ROY L" and "DONG HA".