KVK Knight Cross in Gold. Need help.

[Dietrich Maerz]

The stipling of the two crosses is not always the same also, IMHO. I can also see some drastic differences in die details (arrows). However, that does not necessarily mean they are NOT the same, one would need to compare hands on and not with such pictures which clearly show significant differences. I know of enough cases where one object was judged either way based on different pictures.
But I also trust Gordon't judgement and at this point in time I certainly believe that Craig's cross is genuine.

Dietrich

[VIPER]

Also, for the record, here was my blog post the day the artifacts were mailed to me. This photo was taken in my gun shop moments after the box was unpacked. My employees were all standing around me wondering why I was so excited. The document below the group was not part of the group - it was just some items below my table.

http://craiggottlieb.blogspot.com/

Photo of the group is presented below.

Craig, Is that RK in your picture an 800-4...Thanks Jimmy

[Craig Gottlieb]

Yes, Jimmy. That is the now-famous cross that is featured in a joint article by Dietrich and myself, published in his magazine (available now, from Dietrich).

[VIPER]

Thanks Craig.......I have already ordered a copy. I think I am going to subscribe as well as go back and pick up those first three issues. Just waiting too see if it is as good as everyone says it is.......Best Jimmy

[Craig Gottlieb]

Jimmy: I like the magazine - I just ordered a bunch of spare copies.

[VIPER]

Is that cross going to be for sale or are you going too try and preserve the group. It would be a shame to separate them after all these years, but understandable.........Jimmy

[Craig Gottlieb]

I can't afford to keep the group together - too many varied interests. But every piece comes with a copy of the certificate from the veteran, a copy of the audio recording interview, etc. At least that way, it can be preserved in a way. The cross will be for sale, but contact me if interested - I don't want this thread to become a commercial.

[VIPER]

Understand...No problem....jimmy