Really odd BMVK2x

[CRBeery]

I was invited to look at part of an old collection and see if there were any items I might be interested in. There were about 60 items on the table. On my initial pass I saw this cross as a fake. Enamel in all of the belt buckle, bronze base metal showing, one sided swords and no markings. As we chatted I took a second look and noticed the L is on top of the enamel not in it. It also looks like the lion on the back was separately applied. When I saw this I decided it should come home with me for further investigation. I am now wondering if this isn’t an extremely early production piece. Any thoughts? Are there others here that have similar examples?

[waldo]

Hello,

no lent piece, probably Godet Berlin

regards Walter

Edited September 1, 2019 by waldo

[spolei]

That's right. These crosses were made for the production of medal bars. In this case from the manufacturer Godet. They were not awardet. The price is equal as the lent.

Edited September 2, 2019 by spolei

[CRBeery]

Thanks for the information. I’ll keep it in my case as a neat variation. I’m glad I bought it!

[dond]

22 hours ago, spolei said:

That's right. These crosses were made for the production of medal bars. In this case from the manufacturer Godet. They were not awardet. The price is equal as the lent.

How is it attributed to Godet?  Which Godet, J. Godet or Gebr. Godet?

[spolei]

On 03/09/2019 at 16:34, dond said:

How is it attributed to Godet?  Which Godet, J. Godet or Gebr. Godet?

This crosses were be offered since 1917 by W. Godet & Sons, Berlin.
Here a MVO with the same swords.