Zimmermann '20' EK1

[Rich G]

continuing with some camera work... The next subject being this unworn Zimmermann marked '20' in the usual position - underside of the pin.

Hard to find this marker with unblemished cores as we know for some reason the cores tended to rust easily.

For your viewing pleasure and review.

[Rich G]

The reverse shows a beautifully polished pin which only requires a wipe from a soft cloth to renew the burnishing.

Am I safe in saying this is an unworn, mint example?

Rich

[zambrotta11]

Hello Rich,

If that is not unworn and mint I don't know what is. Congratulations.

Regards,
Stephen

[bobcam1]

Still warm from the die strike, by the looks of it....))

Bob.

[Alex K]

VERY nice, congrats!

[Robert P.]

Isn't the burnishing beautiful on the back of the pin? I wonder if this is a dark patina on the pin because of the polishing/burnishing down to the base metal, and ageing over time? I've often wondered. You may have some opposition as to the use of the word 'mint', as some see mint as exactly as it was the day it was manufactured. I too have pieces that came out of their original packet or case, that were never worn, yet exhibit patina. I personally call them 'unworn' in excellent condition, no rust, etc...

At any rate, it is beautiful, and my favorite maker of the EK.

Robert

[GELIS44]

The reverse shows a beautifully polished pin which only requires a wipe from a soft cloth to renew the burnishing.

Am I safe in saying this is an unworn, mint example?

Rich

I give you permission!! Amazing cross, especially for a "20".

[R. Schmitt]

A true Beauty indeed - congratulations!

[Steinar]

wow nice nice '20' love it!!!

[Chet Sowersby]

Indeed, VERY HARD to find with a core such as this one. On top of that, the case is a superb example as well. Nice!

Chet

[Robert P.]

Indeed, VERY HARD to find with a core such as this one. On top of that, the case is a superb example as well. Nice!

Chet

Very true...I've been looking hard! Beautiful cross...needs to be displayed on MY Waffenrocks.

Robert

[Steinar]

give us a pic of the cross on the wafferock

[Stephen Stout]

That's a beauty!

[Cassidy]

Mr. Gordon,

That is an awesome cross and in extremely nice condition!

[Jono]

Words fail me