Hello all,
Here it is:
http://www.rubylane.com/ni/shops/cas...teml/R323#pic1
"Nazi Knights Cross to the Iron Cross or ‘Ritterkreuz’
Of all the awards produced during World War II in Nazi Germany, none hold the mystique as much as the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross or RK was instituted by Adolf Hitler at the outbreak of World War II on September 1st, 1939. This award was unique since it had not been in existence prior to that time. The Knight's Cross was to be awarded for acts of ultimate bravery in the face of the enemy. The award was also extended to foreign nationals fighting with the Wehrmacht or SS.
A super piece in excellent condition less the ribbon which would be worn around the neck. The Germans called this the ‘Ritterkreuz’ and it was the highest award during the Nazi Era. The measurements are: 48.35 mm wide by 54.39 mm high (including the suspension loop ring). The actual suspension 'loop', itself is 21.04 mm high. It’s marked with a 2 laying on its side which is referred to as a ‘lazy 2’ representing the jeweler/manufacturer being C.E. Juncker of Berlin. The top of the frame is also marked “800” as is the suspension (ribbon) loop. It has a magnetic core.
The Cross shows nice aging – there’s the matte look to the outer edges of the black core, with some finish worn down on the swastika. The silver frame has a nice patina. The reverse is the same, matte outer edges of the core. There are a few scratches.
Juncker pieces were considered the "Cadillac" of KCs. Heavy in appearance and actual weight (my postal scale says this weighs one ounce or, a little over 28 grams), Juncker KCs exceed even the uniformly high standards of finish and construction found on other original pieces. Their solder lines are virtually invisible and the swastika has a more pronounced and massive appearance than those of other makers. Juncker KCs are normally encountered in 800 silver and marked with the well the "lazy 2" lieferant number or the LdO number L/12. The first style of marking consists of the numeral 2 incused into the reverse frame. The lieferant number is considered "lazy" because it is stamped into the frame horizontally instead of vertically.
They say the acid test for a Juncker cross are the cross-hatching which, on the that original war-time examples hallmarked 2 or L/12, is a design flaw in the beaded edge of the frame, where the beaded edge meets the Swastika, a extra line is formed in the corners of the frame. If you could put these lines together they would form a cross-hatch effect. It would look like this (#). Post-war made crosses apparently don't have this flaw.
Shipping and insurance are determined after checkout."
Thought you might like to see this one!
William Kramer
Here it is:
http://www.rubylane.com/ni/shops/cas...teml/R323#pic1
"Nazi Knights Cross to the Iron Cross or ‘Ritterkreuz’
Of all the awards produced during World War II in Nazi Germany, none hold the mystique as much as the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross or RK was instituted by Adolf Hitler at the outbreak of World War II on September 1st, 1939. This award was unique since it had not been in existence prior to that time. The Knight's Cross was to be awarded for acts of ultimate bravery in the face of the enemy. The award was also extended to foreign nationals fighting with the Wehrmacht or SS.
A super piece in excellent condition less the ribbon which would be worn around the neck. The Germans called this the ‘Ritterkreuz’ and it was the highest award during the Nazi Era. The measurements are: 48.35 mm wide by 54.39 mm high (including the suspension loop ring). The actual suspension 'loop', itself is 21.04 mm high. It’s marked with a 2 laying on its side which is referred to as a ‘lazy 2’ representing the jeweler/manufacturer being C.E. Juncker of Berlin. The top of the frame is also marked “800” as is the suspension (ribbon) loop. It has a magnetic core.
The Cross shows nice aging – there’s the matte look to the outer edges of the black core, with some finish worn down on the swastika. The silver frame has a nice patina. The reverse is the same, matte outer edges of the core. There are a few scratches.
Juncker pieces were considered the "Cadillac" of KCs. Heavy in appearance and actual weight (my postal scale says this weighs one ounce or, a little over 28 grams), Juncker KCs exceed even the uniformly high standards of finish and construction found on other original pieces. Their solder lines are virtually invisible and the swastika has a more pronounced and massive appearance than those of other makers. Juncker KCs are normally encountered in 800 silver and marked with the well the "lazy 2" lieferant number or the LdO number L/12. The first style of marking consists of the numeral 2 incused into the reverse frame. The lieferant number is considered "lazy" because it is stamped into the frame horizontally instead of vertically.
They say the acid test for a Juncker cross are the cross-hatching which, on the that original war-time examples hallmarked 2 or L/12, is a design flaw in the beaded edge of the frame, where the beaded edge meets the Swastika, a extra line is formed in the corners of the frame. If you could put these lines together they would form a cross-hatch effect. It would look like this (#). Post-war made crosses apparently don't have this flaw.
Shipping and insurance are determined after checkout."
Thought you might like to see this one!
William Kramer
A FAKE is a FAKE no matter what! However, let's not convolute the situation by associating one fake with another....the so called 'Rounder' is a completely different fake to this recent (pictured) attempt!
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