kvk with out swords

[wh014d4394]

hi boys can you give me a run down on this cross. i know the maker? but is it genuine. i posted 1 itam yesterday that came back fake i dont need one more thanks for your time james

[Dietrich Maerz]

That is a fake. K&Q did not make the version w/o Swords.

[wh014d4394]

MY GOD. THESE FAKES ARE SO GOOD THESE DAYS. ITS EVEN MADE FROM BUNTMETAL.THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. IM OFF TO BED FOR A WEEK

[Casper]

If you look at the pebling, it looks horrible.

[Douglas 5]

Interesting Dietrich :
That same KvK type I came across a few years ago . Found it as a KvK1 w S - here marked with a PKZ 20 and different catch .
Looks like a Ni plated zinc piece - blisters - .... with the same arms and wreath and thin bottom ribbon bead .
Looking at my list I see L/52 marked ones only- (unless I am missing it ?) ... which would make that a post war mark ?
Quit a convincing looking piece . Wonder if that starter Kvk had swords at one time ?

Douglas

[Douglas 5]

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