Opinion on this 1957 cross

[Franko]

I could use some opinion on this cross, its my first 1957 and it came with a 1957 russian front medal. The cross got a 800 marker on the 1813 side at 6 o'clock. Ribbon is glowing under U.V light.

Thanks,
Frank

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[eindecker2]

Hi Frank-

Looks like a 1980's era RK - it may be eariler if it had an iron core. Still it looks better than the one I got from Detlev in the late 1990's

[Henri S]

Looks like a late production, but make sure that it is not a 1 piece cast. Core has been painted after, you can see the paint on the beading and possibly there is paint already coming off at the back. Bad paint work .

Be careful .

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

I'd agree with a late 80's or 90's age for this one. Painted core, large paper-clip loop, matt-silver frames and location of the 800 mark all point to a later production date. I'd agree with eindecker than it's still a bit better than the current "collector's" examples.

Regards
Mike K

[Franko]

Thanks for the feedback . Its a 3 pieces cross, I am sorry my camera can't take very small detail , and the core is not magnetic. I have to agree with Henri, the paint is really bad on the back, while the front got an ok paint job. By looking at the paint on the back, I can see that its already fading.

Thanks again guy.

Frank

[Larry L]

Here is similar for comparision (detail is much better than these crappy photos show).
3-piece, non magnetic, 800 marked + S&L oaks.

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[Larry L]

reverse

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[Franko]

Nice cross Larry, thanks for showing it. Last question though what would be the normal value of a cross like this?

Thanks again guy,
Frank