Robert,
From photographic evidence, we see that it is not so rare for the combo to be worn. They are certainly out there.
For me, the big dilemna is WHEN they were joined. I have little doubt that it was a popular job for jewelers, in the 1939-1945 period to join the cross and spange. Some are done with perfectiuon and some are rather crude.
We also know that since 1945, many have been created as one piece, 2 piece, and every combination of joining method.
I think you must feel it, examine it, and have that confortable feeling that this is OLD work, not something newly made to look old.
The reason I have not gone after those, on the market, is that I do not know WHEN they were assembled.
Best of luck,
Bob Hritz
From photographic evidence, we see that it is not so rare for the combo to be worn. They are certainly out there.
For me, the big dilemna is WHEN they were joined. I have little doubt that it was a popular job for jewelers, in the 1939-1945 period to join the cross and spange. Some are done with perfectiuon and some are rather crude.
We also know that since 1945, many have been created as one piece, 2 piece, and every combination of joining method.
I think you must feel it, examine it, and have that confortable feeling that this is OLD work, not something newly made to look old.
The reason I have not gone after those, on the market, is that I do not know WHEN they were assembled.
Best of luck,
Bob Hritz
I wish I was in this deal.
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