RK zum KVK mit/ohne Schwerter postwar?

[grueni1208]

I got two very nice RK's zum KVK mit and ohne Schwerter. IMO both are very early postwar productions by Steinhauer & Lück. There are no maker marks. The frosting finish looks like on the very early 57er pieces.

...mit Schwerter: 47,53 g
...ohne Schwerter: 50,33 g (with ribbon)

What's your opinion?

[grueni1208]

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[grueni1208]

flaws

[nick-j]

Sorry I can't answer what your asking but wonder if there is a thread that details what the flaws should be - I have searched and found good pictures but not what the flaws are,there not even highlighted in Gordon Williamson's book.
I do know that on my RK of KVK without swords the hanger loop is plain ?

[Tony T-S]

I would also post these in the 57er forum as you may get some help with the dating of the finish. I would expect the smooth hanger arms for the cross without swords as well.

[grueni1208]

better pics of the flaws

[Alex W.]

Both crosses are post war Souval production. The thickness is an easy giveaway.

[grueni1208]

I think both RK's were produced with the same tool.

Interesting article:
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...postwar&page=2

[grueni1208]

Souval pieces are thicker and have another number design.

[Tom B]

Both post war. I think they "May" be S&L made post war. I don't think they are Souvals IMO. Tom