knight cross early S&L

[casey76]

Please have a look if this early S&L knight cross is authentic?

Thanks a lot!

[Leroy]

From these 2 photos, it appears to be genuine.

[casey76]

some more pics

From these 2 photos, it appears to be genuine.

[casey76]

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[casey76]

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[Leroy]

some more pics

Same opinion.

[Jelle M.]

Fine original early S&L RK. In worn but nice condition.

[Tom B]

I agree, 100% original S&L RK. Tom

[kraut72]

original S&L KC/with normal 800 and long 3 core

[Don Prince]

I have a question.... The left edge (back side) where the core is covered by the frame, there looks to be some slight rust. I know this cross represents a significant investment and way beyond my financial pocket. However, what should the owner of such an historic item do, if anything, about the rust???

Knowledge is a great thing, please share...

Kind regards,
Don_

[Tom B]

I have a question.... The left edge (back side) where the core is covered by the frame, there looks to be some slight rust. I know this cross represents a significant investment and way beyond my financial pocket. However, what should the owner of such an historic item do, if anything, about the rust???

Knowledge is a great thing, please share...

Kind regards,
Don_

IMO it should just be left alone. If stored properly from now on the rust will not increase or hurt the cross in any way. All he needs now is an original loop & case ! Tom

[casey76]

any idea where I can get a loop and case?

IMO it should just be left alone. If stored properly from now on the rust will not increase or hurt the cross in any way. All he needs now is an original loop & case ! Tom

[walter1010de]

All he needs now is an original loop & case ! Tom

...or oak-leaves

[streptile]

there looks to be some slight rust... what should the owner of such an historic item do, if anything, about the rust?

With due respect to Tom's opinion, which is likely the accepted, majority opinion here, I apply gun oil to rust on cores. Rust will kill an EK or an RK over time and gun oil does no damage at all. After it dries it doesn't even look any different, save for the rust is diminished.