'61' WMC 2nd class

[Robert P.]

Hello, gentlemen.
Has anyone ever seen a '61' marked WMC? I find it much different from other WMC's I have seen in the past, having a slight taper to the ends of the swords and the larger butts on the sword handles. The suspension device that attaches to the cross is one solid piece with a hole the size of the ribbon loop drilled through it. Finished quite nicely. It's an early buntmetal piece with full ribbon. Any other photos of an early '61'?

Robert

[George Stimson]

I don't know how early this one is, but here it is.

[George Stimson]

The back.

[George Stimson]

Maker's mark.

[Robert P.]

George,
Many thanks, Sir. I have become very optimistic after seeing your offering. Unless someone intervenes with something else contrary, I'm going to conclude that this piece is authentic.

Good evening.
Robert

[George Stimson]

Oh yes, I think yours is good. No doubt.

[Frank Heukemes]

But aren´t the tapered swords different? Both crosses look good, but what do you make of that?

Cheers, Frank

[George Stimson]

Maybe the awardee, or someone else, filed them that way for a more dramatic effect. (The stippling on the arms of both crosses matches.)