DavidM Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 HelloI have just received this 57 new form version of the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. Although it doesn't show up to well in the photos, this piece has polished highlights, e.g. the raised edges etc. The ribbon is a nice UV negative piece.As usual, any comments or observations welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 A side view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauptmann Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hi David,WELL DONE! She's a beaut!!!! Is she cased? If not... does anyone have cased examples? Are the cases like the originals as they were always a good size and made a great display.Congratulations!!!! Dan :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 David!! I would venture to guess that this is one of the rarer 57 awards!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 HelloThanks fo rthe comments. No, sadly it's not cased. It's not often that you see these for sale or even shown anywhere, so I suppose it may be one of the lesser encountered 57 pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Very nice David. I have one without swords, though it is nowhere near the same condition as your's. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 HelloLaurence, could you please post some photos of your RKKVK without swords. I don't recall having ever seen a 57 version of one of those. And if any else has a 57 new form RKKVK either with or without swords, please post them.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thought you would never ask Obverse. IIRC I got it from Gordon. it's in pretty rough shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The reverse. I have a repro ribbon for it however it is not one of the best as the red is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 With my ribbon, bought it for display - the ribbon that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 HelloThat looks like a nice item Laurence Not an a piece that you see every day either. Looking at yours I'd guess that it had polished / burnished highlights and is one of the better quality pieces. A very nice item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hi David,in particular for you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 And the reverse:No case, only a paper bag.RegardsUwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hello That's a very nice piece Uwe Many thanks for showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Very nice example David. The best if these were struck in real 800 silver but it looks like they didn't make many in silver as 9 out of 10 you find will be silver plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 HelloThanks for the comments Grodon Yours looks a nice piece as well. Is it real silver or silver plated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 HelloThanks for the comments Grodon Yours looks a nice piece as well. Is it real silver or silver plated?Solid 800 silver, stamped on the edge of the lower arm. It's no longer mine though, I sold it a few months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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