EK 1939 1957 Knight's Crosses

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[Laurence Strong]

Looks like a late version, one piece, painted core. Probably 1970 or later.

[Naxos]

Looks like a late version, one piece, painted core. Probably 1970 or later.

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The Ritterkreuz is a three piece construction with non magnetic core. Where there one piece RKs made by Steinhauer & L?ck?

Hardy

Edited April 25, 2006 by Naxos

[Laurence Strong]

I still say it's an late version of the 57 award. Here's a shot of my second pattern S&L RK

Edited April 25, 2006 by Laurence Strong

[Laurence Strong]

Here's a close up of your medal and mine, notice the difference in the texture of the frame, yours resembles a frame that might have been cast. Also look at how the paint seems to go up the side of the frame, another point to a later medal is the lack of attention to the inside of the suspension ring at the top of the frame.

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[DavidM]

Hello

Here are my two. They have been shown elsewhere on this forum as well. First an early S&L, unfinished eye and 'flaws' to the beading. Magnetic core, marked 800 on the rear upper rim and on the ribbon loop.

Edited April 29, 2006 by DavidM

[DavidM]

Rear of early RK

[DavidM]

A late version RK with Oaks. Three piece construction, non magnetic core and really bad paint job !!

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Rear of late RK

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Early RK in its case

[Naxos]

I posted this in the post-war forum, sorry I should have posted it here.

Magnetic Core and 800 mark

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[Guest Darrell]

Here's mine. A Cased early '57 made out of the original dies (complete with die flaws and dent row). This one atrtributed to RK Holder Hermann Lang (09/30/44).

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Obv.

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Rev.

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"800" Stamp:

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Die flaws and Dent Row:

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More flaws:

[Naxos]

Thanks Darrell for showing, its a beauty.

Hardy