Eric Stahlhut Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 the finish on the core is long gone--may have originally been blued. no trace of paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) toning and tarnish on device is most certainly contemporary to main body of cross. threading on the post is very fine and the device screws on with a perfect fit. whether or not it is proprietary to the cross is certainly debatable, as i haven't encountered a similar example before. also, notice the leather disc. it too seems to be from the same period Edited April 3, 2010 by Eric Stahlhut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 disregard the oil on my fingertips....cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Motorhead Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Nice cross-for me the attachment parts are old replacements. Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 yep, that's probably the case. whoever put it together did a good job, though. everything fits and looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Nice cross-for me the attachment parts are old replacements. Micha Hello! I agree. All the best Morten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 eric- great EK! just another example of the wizardry of your friendly, neighborhood jeweler and the pride that the recipient had in his decoration. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric K. Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 You know Eric, you have the most unique and interesting EK's, no one man should have such luck!! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I think this is a case where the general "look" of the screw device tells the tale. I would say it is repair made back in the day. The washer reminds me of the washers we used to make from old work boot leather when I was still home on the farm. I really like these types of repairs as they add a personal touch to the medal that the mint condition specimens just don't have. Nice specimen Eric. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) thanks gents, the leather washer really caught my eye. i once saw a beautiful screwback gold 1914 wound badge in .800 silver that had a leather washer, and always wondered if this material was used far more frequently than we realize. perhaps that may explain why we see so many screwback crosses without metal backing plates? perhaps it was popular because it made the awards a bit lighter and comfortable to wear. just a thought...who knows for sure Edited April 4, 2010 by Eric Stahlhut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Leather washers are not so uncommon.I've seen a few Eks with a piece of leather the last few years.Also pieces of uniform material or cardboard can be found. Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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