New KVK1 mm43

[Steve Campbell]

The backing plate on the 'L15' is actually part of the cross, Steve. They both are zinc, yes, and have integral catches.

Wiedmann is 'L/51'.

Are you saying the L15 I showed without swords is zinc? Always thought is was tombak.

[Robert P.]

Here's a link to a zinc L15 with swords, which shows backing plates on the hardware.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ght=cased+KVk1

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the backing plates on the L15 KVKI's an integral part of the cross? Or, are the plates soldered into a recess in the cross?

[Robert P.]

Are you saying the L15 I showed without swords is zinc? Always thought is was tombak.

Now, were both going to learn something here, Steve. This is one of the only KVKI makers I don't have yet, so I'm presuming a lot here. Please forgive me for any errors thus far regarding the 'L15'. Someone with more experience with the 'L15's please step in here.

[Robert P.]

Are you saying the L15 I showed without swords is zinc? Always thought is was tombak.

Steve, it looks like tombak to me as well. I think (presume) the hingeplate is an integral part of these 'L15's. We've wandered away from the '43'.

[Steve Campbell]

Yes we have, but I think the value of this thread may become the baseplate situation as it relates to tombak vs zinc construction and what makers this may apply to.

[Robert P.]

Yes we have, but I think the value of this thread may become the baseplate situation as it relates to tombak vs zinc construction and what makers this may apply to.

You're right, Steve. And, I need to pick up this maker's crosses to learn them first-hand.

[Steve Campbell]

You're right, Steve. And, I need to pick up this maker's crosses to learn them first-hand.

Another excuse to buy. I knew you'de come up with one.

[Robert P.]

Another excuse to buy. I knew you'de come up with one.

Ha! I'm regrouping after this year's Christmas. But, I've always a little put aside for the unpredictable.

[Steve Campbell]

Unpredictable? You mean getting on the Estand and every dealer's site everyday and looking for an L15 KVK1? Sounds completly unpredicable and random.

[Robert P.]

Unpredictable? You mean getting on the Estand and every dealer's site everyday and looking for an L15 KVK1? Sounds completly unpredicable and random.

That's called desperate.

[Steve Campbell]

That's called desperate.

So Robert, what are you doing right now?

[Robert P.]

So Robert, what are you doing right now?

No, I'm not searching the net.