Worn vs. Mint????

[StefanK.]

thanks Jeroen for posting these two KC. The cross at the bottom reminded me of Ludwigs cross since it is very aged and also my cross is a "800" "." and also was awarded to a OL holder.

The K&Q shows the veins i really also find quite attractive.


I hope you like them,

Stefan

[JRA]

thanks Jeroen for posting these two KC. The cross at the bottom reminded me of Ludwigs cross since it is very aged and also my cross is a "800" "." and also was awarded to a OL holder.

The K&Q shows the veins i really also find quite attractive.


I hope you like them,

Stefan

They are fantastic Stefan!

Jeroen

[DeMil]

Hi.

Very nice Knigths Crosses
Personal I like the used ones but I would love to have an early 'A' type flawless S&L in mint like the one shown here.

Regards
Derek

[M. Zimmer]

This is what I mean ....from my collection.

Chris, here is my answer

Mathias

[ChrisJ]

Chris, here is my answer

Mathias

[Black_Legion]

well i collect quality over quantity and i will go with minty one always.

[Ludwig]

Chris, here is my answer

Mathias

Delicious!!!+++

[phild]

well i collect quality over quantity and i will go with minty one always.

I have never understood the concept that quality and condition are the same thing. They are both simply two of many criteria that an antique or historical item should be evaluated with.

I do understand that different collectors weigh these criteria differently and I think that is fine.

I have always felt that the most important condition standard is to obtain items in as close as possible to the conditon that they were in during their period of use.

Dug relic collectors obviously have other standards.

I personally would prefer a solid attributed award in sound condition over an example that was never awarded but in minty condition. There are for sure some that cross both lines.

[InfanterieSammler]

I have never understood the concept that quality and condition are the same thing. They are both simply two of many criteria that an antique or historical item should be evaluated with.

I do understand that different collectors weigh these criteria differently and I think that is fine.

I have always felt that the most important condition standard is to obtain items in as close as possible to the conditon that they were in during their period of use.

Dug relic collectors obviously have other standards.

I personally would prefer a solid attributed award in sound condition over an example that was never awarded but in minty condition. There are for sure some that cross both lines.

My thoughts exactly...

JD

[Leroy]

Mathias,
Between you and Chris, it's enough to make a strong man weep.
Leroy

[Ludwig]

Are there any tears left?

[Leroy]

Are there any tears left?

A lifetime supply!

[Ludwig]

[mdj]

Dave, I prefer MINT

martin

[Dave Kane]

Dave, I prefer MINT

martin

I can understand why...you surely demonstrated that Martin