Eric Stahlhut Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 here's one that i have yet to identify...at first i thought it was a klein & quenzer (based on the hinge/pin assembly), but the core is all wrong-- however, the crown is quite distinctive in an ugly sort of way--almost deformed, but it's merely the angle of the foto. the frames are definitely silver, although unmarked for content. cross weighs 12.4 grams and measures 42.5 mm this particular combination of hinge/pin system is seldom encountered on '14 ek1s, and is very finely affixed to the frame i really can't see this type of cross being worn on a daily basis without being torn from a tunic. sometimes collectors refer to these lightweight examples as "parade crosses". also, the catch is affixed to the frame with a minute amount of solder as well. all in all, quite the delicate cross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Auld Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 The pin looks lucky to still be attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 The pin looks lucky to still be attached. exactly! that's probably why you don't see so many around these days, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streptile Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The core is the typical KMST type. I wonder if that could be a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 22/10/2013 at 16:38, Streptile said: The core is the typical KMST type. I wonder if that could be a clue? So do I... because I have a surprisingly similar cross! Any new knowledge or ideas, within the past almost ten(!) years, maybe? It's an unusual cross, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 hi sascha, just curious--how is the fit of the hinge to the rear of the cross-- is the hinge fully soldered on, or is it attached in the same fashion as my example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 On 15/02/2023 at 06:35, saschaw said: So do I... because I have a surprisingly similar cross! Any new knowledge or ideas, within the past almost ten(!) years, maybe? It's an unusual cross, that's for sure! I agree Typical KMST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tupper Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 17/02/2023 at 14:53, Graf said: I agree Typical KMST Maybe a stupid question but what is KMST standing for 😅🫣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Konigliche Muenzamt Stuttgart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tupper Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Graf said: Konigliche Muenzamt Stuttgart. Thank You very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I too have one and thought it was KMST based on the person who sold it to me. I guess I've had mine 10-15 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I personally reduced my EK1 collection and I keep only well known models including KMST ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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