Frontside ... some rustspots on the sides, but it adds character in my opinion.
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Backside ... spotless with nice detailed "1813".Comment
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Then over to the 2nd one ... 3-piece, not magnetic, no markings ... Still looking for an original repro case for this one ....
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Backside ... again quite spotless.Comment
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Only minor downside to this one is the "hastly monday morning" assembly ... Frames are not completely alligned.Last edited by Matthieu; 04-07-2009, 04:24 AM.Comment
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And then the last one ... which was actually the 1st one ever bought ( Thanks Dave, for feeding my addiction
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Again, 3-piece, not magnetic, but marked 800 in the loop.Last edited by Matthieu; 04-07-2009, 04:24 AM.Comment
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Front .... core already showing through the paint.Comment
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Back .... showing some signs of repainting or just a sloppy job ???Comment
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And then ( at least to me ) the nicest piece in my collection. Everytime I open that box ...
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I would just love to get my hands on another original one .... hint
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I can keep posting shots of this one ....Comment
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Last one ... that's the collection ..... sofar
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Hello
Three very nice 2nd pattern RKs. The last one that you show has a good coating of tarnish on it, which is potentially indicative of it being silver plated as opposed to the silver coloured metals used on the later (1980's) ones.
That DK is a very nice one. I'm going to say, based on what I see in the photos, that it's one of the earlier made pieces, with a solid hinge block on the reverse, and the Iron Cross motif being rivited rather than glued to the silver center circle. Am I right?
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hi Matthieu, thanks for showing your RK's and DK, it was worth the wait, all nice pieces! out of the 3 RK's. i like the first one best, and i agree with you, the spot of rust only adds to its character! but they're all nice 2nd pattern crosses. the DK is a beauty, great look to the piece, a worthy addition to any collection! congratulations on a fine collection -Nigel
sigpic 57ers...."The Devil Is In The Detail"Comment
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Hi Mathjis!
I guess you are moved in and unpacked now? That's big job brother! Get some REST!
Well, those are three VERY NICE 2nd Pattern RK's! Nice quality! The last one, as David remarked on has a lot of character due to the patina on the frames. All three are real lookers!
On to the DKiG. Woohoo! That's a very nice one! We'd all like to see the hardware on that one, I'm sure. The front side shows very nice quality, indicative of an early piece. That case is original to the piece?
All in all some VERY NICE additions my friend! Keep up the great work!
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Nice looking DkiG! I like your 1st RK posted the best out of the 3.
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