RK - value ???

[Midas]

Hi
I know the collector who is speculating to sell his RK. The problem is - paint was gone and he had repainted it !!!!
From the other hand - I am thinking how it will look on my display.
Cross is without ribbon , marked 800 on the frame and on loop- believe common Juncker.
I should revert with pictures by Monday pm.

Any advices from your side with reliable price for it ??

Thanks and regards

[Peter Wiking]

I do not want to ruin a deal, but are you sure that the cross is genuine? The 800 mark could be found on many RK's. Not only Juncker.

Cheers.
Peter

[Midas]

Pictures

I've got some pictures - my camera was totally out of control.
Appreciate some comments - if the item is worth to take any better pictures at all and to think about it .Thanks !!

[Midas]

another one

[Midas]

next one

[Dave Kane]

Midas, stay away at any price...it's a reproduction.

As an aside it doesn't in any manner 'look like' a Juncker.

[Midas]

and another one

[Midas]

and last one - I have some more but not a good quality.

[michael leone]

bad kc

the medal pictured is a poor copy of the knights cross. a bargain kc will usually be an item you would wish to have never purchased. stick to a textbook example, buy it from an established dealer with a return policy, and if possible get it at a major show where you can have more than one opinion on the cross. you may be able to find a bargain iron cross second class, but NOT a bargain KC.

[Midas]

Thanks for your opinions. I'll keep clear of it .

[Ludwig]

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OK, it has already been said, but once again: save your money and leave this crap!

[Dave Kane]

Midas, in deference to your friend and to be clear about my statement of not looking anything like a period Juncker this 'type' of fake many years ago was put forth as a Juncker.

People relied on the very prominent Swaz and the weight and disregarded other very obvious signs.

[Midas]

First time I've seen it about 2 years ago - as far as I remember I had better impression that time. While making pictures yesterday I had it first time in hands - details of frame convinced me already in totally opposite direction.
The cross was purchased in middle nineties , the core was covered with slight rust all over.
But as mentioned - I'll just forget it.
Thanks and regards