KVK1 and the 'other' 65 mm

[Al P]

I am unsure if a consensus has been reached on this subject, but here is another one that has the other '65' mark.

[Al P]

the back

[Al P]

Sorry for the poor pictures, but my digital camera does not do close-ups well so the scanner is all I have.


The cross appears to be a buntmetal version, and after staring at pictures of the various 65 versions posted here, the pin, hinge and catch appears to match all the accepted versions. As well the pattern on the front matches the other 65's as best as I can tell.

I think the theory that there are 2 '65' mm's is correct. This type found on the early buntmetal types, and the more acceptable 65 found on the zinc version as well as on the EK 1.

other threads on the subject

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...6&highlight=65

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...0&highlight=65

any other thoughts?

Al

[George Stimson]

I think you've said it all.

[George Stimson]

For comparison

The lower arm of an "other-65"-marked KVK 1 with swords.

[George Stimson]

And....

The lower arm of a "more accepted" or "EK-like" 65-marked KVK 1 with swords.
The stippling is identical.

[George Stimson]

In fact

You can even see the same die flaw on the right side of the arm (on the border) where it meets the wreath.

[Al P]

Nice catch on the die flaw I had not noticed it before but the loupe shows it on mine as well.

Al

You can even see the same die flaw on the right side of the arm (on the border) where it meets the wreath.