57 DKiS

[DavidM]

Hello

I've just received this 57 version of the DKiS. This one has the enamelled red ring under the wreath as opposed to the painted one. Hollow rivets, and overall of pretty reasonable quality. It looks much better 'in the hand' than in my photos, (the daylight is fading fast here in the UK).

Although not advertised / sold as being with a case, it arrived in a strange plastic box, which has a foam insert in the lid and sort of artifical fibre type base (?). From the imprint in the case the DK has clearly been in it for a while. Does anyone have any ideas on the box ?

As usual, any comments or observations welcomed.

Regards
David

[DavidM]

Rear

[DavidM]

Side

[DavidM]

The case top.

[DavidM]

The case inside. Any ideas on this ? Some sort of generic case ? A repro case ? Or what ?

[Peter Wiking]

Hi david.
The case appears to be original. Generic case in my opinion. Earlier than those with foam in the tray. Mid 1960's cross?

Peter

[DavidM]

Hello

Thanks for that Peter. I would agree, mid or possibly late 1960's manufacture for the cross. The rear set up exactly matches one of my 57 DKiGs which all agreed, myself included, was mid to late 1960's.

When I get some real daylight I'll see if I can some better photos as these pictures don't really show it off properly.

Regards
David