Ritterkreuz opinions please

[J. Dolan]

reverse looks to wide

Hi, I am not exactly sure, but looking at the back or reverse side alone it looks too wide like a Latvian etc. type there alone.

since1965

[-=Re-Sa=-]

IMO a postwar S&L
Regards
Sasha

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[Rich G]

Much better photos! I still believe it is a good early example.

Rich

[AlikN]

If the cross has "A" type frames, no matter what the ring looks like, it's a war time cross.

[Bob Hritz]

This cross displays extensive filing of the inner beaded corners, to make the swastika fit. While this is common on Juncker Knight's Crosses, it is rather uncommon on St&L Knight's Crosses. Otherwise, I like the cross.

Bob Hritz

[Leroy]

Based on the new photos, especially those showing the corners, in Post #22, I think this is an early S&L cross. The inner corner filing is something which also exists on the 800-4.

[dc9]

It also appears to have the 9-12 o'clock knee flaws indicative of a S&L 'A' type. I also do not see many/any beading flaws on the ends of the arms placing it early in the A-type timeline. Looks to be a very nice cross!

Eric

[Franco]

Hi,
What do these 9-12 o'clock knee flaws that dc9 refers to,look like.Anyone know?
Cheers

[dc9]

Franco,

Here is a posting of the 9-12 flaws I was commenting on.

Eric

[dc9]

I also believe I am seeing the "lightning bolt" zig-zag feature indicative of S&L in the upper right corner of the Cross where the outer corner of the beading meets...