I need some opinions

[hoggtannlars]

Hello!

I am thinking about adding a Knight`s Cross to my collection.

I have looked at many over the years, but when I am so close to buy one I would like some opinions from you out there.

Here are two KC that I have been looking at:

www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?item=GRA490

www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?item=GRA498

I can not find anything wrong about them.


Regards

Vidar

[Van]

If I remember correctly, the first link points to an S&L, with the die flaws on the 3 and 6 aclock arms, very nice looking cross, I would go with it, it just looks a bit nicer to me.
Van

[Dietrich Maerz]

The first link seems to be a nice A-Type S&L. I would go for that!

[ekhunter]

Rk

I would have to agree with Van and Dietrich on this one. The S&L is a nice example, and if it was between these two for me, then that is the one I would go with.

[Stephen Stout]

I would have to agree with Van and Dietrich on this one. The S&L is a nice example, and if it was between these two for me, then that is the one I would go with.

I really like the wear on the S&L swastika it brings in out more, and makes you pay attention on the center of the cross.

[PABLO_Teale]

I like the S&L! Although I am biased!

[Jørgen E]

The S&L for me please

[Nico C]

Both are beauties.
It just depends which "style" of cross you like the most.

But indeed, you can't go wrong with this nice S&L.

Best,

[hoggtannlars]

Thank you for your opinions about this two KC`s.

I also liked the KC form S&L best an I have now bought this one from emedals.

I am really looking forward to hold it. I have wanted a KC since I started in this hobby 25 years ago.

Thanks again for your help.

HL

[Nico C]

A good choice .

I am really looking forward to hold it. I have wanted a KC since I started in this hobby 25 years ago.

There is no comparing feeling to it when you receive you package and open it....and you can hold that beauty in your hand.
I speak out of experience

Best,

[StefanK.]

The S&L is indeed the nicer one of the two crosses, but i do not think that the ribbon-loop was originally attached to the cross (since the loop is juncker-made).


Stef

[Jørgen E]

hoggtannlars: I bet I will feel the same way in (hopefully less that 25 years) when I recieve my first RK :-)

[hoggtannlars]

About the loop.

Is it the shape of the loop that makes it a Junker?
I have seen S&L that are stamped 800 on the loop and some that are stamped 935.
I tought both could be corret for this type of KC

HL

[StefanK.]

also juncker as well as other makers stamped their loops with 800. If you look at the edges of the loop you will see that they are not round (like S&L loops should be) but slightly tapered. This feature is typical for juncker loops. As soon as i can see also the stamp speaks for juncker (the numerals are "lower" and "wider" if you compare them to those from S&L).

However, i would still hold on the cross since 1) juncker crosses (as well as loops) are much more desired and 2) noone knows what the story is behind.

The only thing i wanted to point out is, that this variation is uncommon. The cross as a whole still is a stunner!


KR,


Stef

[Dave Kane]

I think that the loop is indeed S&L albeit a bit more pointed than we normally see. The 'font' of the 800 is also that of S&L.

Juncker loops are found tapered or cut at a sharp angle alright but the font of the 800 is very different and actually the '0's are spaced a bit awkwardly!