For those of us (I would assume most 
) who cannot afford $10,000 RK, is this a good enough repro?
£95 cased.
) who cannot afford $10,000 RK, is this a good enough repro? £95 cased.
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Hello,
I would say so, I had one because I thought I would never own an RK, but I have since sold it because I didn't like displaying a repro with genuine awards. You will certainly get your money back on Ebay if you decide to sell it. It isn't accurate in any way to an L/12, the case isn't right etc.. but it has the look, it depends what you are after.
Cheers,
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Brat,
If you just want one for filler, or to impress the chicks
, it will probably do fine. Very few people actually know what a real RK looks like. I mean in terms of the fine points. I got screwed on one a few years back and I'm with Craig in that I don't even display it anymore. Whenever I need a reality check, I get it out and look at it.
BTW, I would take your 95 and add a few to it to get a nice original piece. Maybe a nice EKI. That's just me though.Comment
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Yeah, I've already got a ek1 & 2, panzer, CCC, wound...so I'm all over the originality stuff...I just can't spend 10 grand on a medal and not have to build a museum to house the bugger
Originally posted by PanzermanBrat,
If you just want one for filler, or to impress the chicks , it will probably do fine. Very few people actually know what a real RK looks like. I mean in terms of the fine points. I got screwed on one a few years back and I'm with Craig in that I don't even display it anymore. Whenever I need a reality check, I get it out and look at it.
BTW, I would take your 95 and add a few to it to get a nice original piece. Maybe a nice EKI. That's just me though.Comment
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You'd be better off with a 57'er at least it would be "real".
Cheers,
David.At Rathau on the Aller, the CO of 5th Royal Tanks advanced on foot to take a cautious look into the town before his tanks moved in. He encountered one of his own officers, a huge Welshman named John Gwilliam who later captained his country's rugby team, 'carrying a small German soldier by the scruff of his neck, not unlike a cat with a mouse.' The Colonel said: 'Why not shoot him?' Gwilliam replied in his mighty Welsh voice: 'Oh no, sir. Much too small.'Comment
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I have seen worse. If you can´t spend money for an original, I think this can be worth GBP 95.
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Thanks guys, I bought it
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Received it about 2 days ago, it looks ok, beading seems a bit flat but something real surprising is that the cross edges have almost gone black from tarnish! Its not climate, as my souval Ek2 has retained its patina(?) after 2 years.
Any ideas? (and no you get what you payfor cheap shots please
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