EK 1939 My 1st RK des EK a '57

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Well, thanks to a fellow forum memeber, Gordon Williamson, I am now the proud owner of this very fine "second" pattern RK des EK w/ Oak Leaves and Swords.

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The Cross and OLS

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The Cross from the front, there's a little bit of rust on the 9 o'clock arm.

Weighs in at 28.5 g

Height from the bottom to the top of the ring is 53.9mm

Width is 48.2mm

Thickness is 4.7mm across the beading

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It is extermly well crafted. the reverse of the cross. Hallmarked 800

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The edge showing the 3 piece construction

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The hall mark and the ring. Note it is not dipping into the frame as the later versions of the '57's did

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The Oak Leaves and Swords, very delicate, varying from.6 to 1mm thick

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The reverse also hallmarked 800, Can someone confirm that the swords would be soldered on to the Oaks?

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The Oaks edge on

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Lastly the ribbon which is 39cm long. As a note the case is not original to the piece. All comments and opinion are welcome. I hope you enjoyed the display.