KVK 1 with swords mm L/52

[zambrotta11]

Hello everyone,

I would like your thoughts on this zinc KVK1 marked L/52. I don't think it is original but I'll see what you all think.
Everyone's opinions are appreciated.

Regards,
Stephen

[zambrotta11]

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[byterock]

Alot of zink paste showing up on this one.

With a common award like this even it if it real I would pass on it unless the price is very very low or you are trying to fill in maker marks.

[zambrotta11]

Thanks for your opinion.
It there any other opinions on this KVK1?

Regards,
Stephen

[TerryG]

I don't like it and I don't like the pin in particular

[javi_e]

I´m not expert but is the firs kvk 1 class marked L/52 i have seen with pin. All of i have seen were screwback.

[Mike Kenny]

Amazing. A very uncommon and imo 100% original variant pops up and it's panned. I can't see any zinc pest, just bubbling to near 100% intact thin plated finish. Classic Zimmermann recessed "DK" hardware , which was also used on their extremely hard to find Wound Badges. Where is it? I'll buy it.

Regards
Mike

[zambrotta11]

Amazing. A very uncommon and imo 100% original variant pops up and it's panned. I can't see any zinc pest, just bubbling to near 100% intact thin plated finish. Classic Zimmermann recessed "DK" hardware , which was also used on their extremely hard to find Wound Badges. Where is it? I'll buy it.

Regards
Mike

Mike, I didn't even know that that Zimmermann made WBs!
I just did a search for L/52 wound badges and I seen that the zinc L/52 SWBs had the exact same setup as this. Thanks for pointing this out to me.
I think I will go ahead with the purchase.

Thanks to everyone for there input.

Regards,
Stephen

[Frank K]

Mike you say it yourself "very uncommon" and I can understand why the other guys are hesitant with this cross.

I've only seen one more with a pin before and that was on DN's site some time ago. I can't post it here (copyright) but the hinge attachment and pin are different.

Personally I'm not crazy about the bubbling, the mm and the weak detail on the obverse but okay that's just me.

[Mike Kenny]

Each to their own.

I've studied my own examples, especially the hardware, and have no doubt they are genuine Zimmermanns.

I only wish my KVK1 and WB were in better condition! Both are marked with a stamped boxed L/52 center reverse (hidden by the pins in the scans).

Regards
Mike

[Mike Kenny]

Reverses...

[all1knew]

Hello there,

The L/52 maker mark on the original cross posted looks correct to me.

William Kramer

[Bob Hritz]

Here is an L/52 marked cross acquired directly from the vet's family and still pinned to his souvenir flag. It is the first one I have ever handled.

Bob Hritz

[Bob Hritz]

Marking and how it was brought back and kept by the veteran.

Bob Hritz