Eric Stahlhut

these are pretty cool

thank you for helping with the chop, josef. much appreciated!

Actually the buttonhole ribbon still clearly bears the imprint of the more usual smaller one piece device-- you can see the "ghost" crown just under the larger one on there now.

Don't have anything suitable to repair.

it's no big deal, bro

i like to keeps things the way i found them!

p.s. as always: many thanks, mr. card

looks like a 5

came with a piece of ribbon missing the swords

yep, core is painted. i'm scared to handle this one too often. it's the maker that is interesting

paper is extremely brittle and delicate...very dessicated

packet is lined with linen/cheesecloth at seams

hiya greg,

my idea is that this could possibly be a jeweler's upgrade. buy a common mass produced item and glitz it up a bit, then charge a hefty amount more--that's what jewelers do! in any case, it's a beauty and i am happy to have it.

hopefully someone can identify the hallmark. i'm guessing italian or middle europe right off the top of my head.

thank you kindly for identifying the maker, oliver!

this is an interesting oddity, whatever the case may be.

now for the most interesting part: the hallmarks on the disc and backing plate. any theories? export stamp? i never have seen anything like this myself, and was extremely doubtful until i had this cross in my hand. everything checks out, though! aging/toning is commensurate for all of the parts- in fact, it's screaming at me!

here is a closeup to show relatively minimal wear. i bet i have been the person to fiddle with this the most in the last hour since the 20s! haha

oops out of sequence

side view of disc and nut

mirror finish to rear frame. however, screw post assembly is silvered brass, as you will see