Cased Mutterkreuz on eStand?

[münster]

The least thing I fear is an MK,,,Ive rarely seen a fake,,,BTW MAtt,, MMM is laughing his A## off at your response!

[Mark S.]

Here is a picture that illustrates the texture pattern I was describing in another post. I would be curious to know how the estand cross compares to this. This is by no means an absolute, with so many makers, there were also several different underlays.

Is there any way to get a better picture of the blue enameling on the estand cross? It is tough, but if you bounce the flash, sometimes it will work.

[scott3000]

You know its a slow weekend when we debate all weekend over a Mothers cross

[Greg Kubasek]

It's been a slow couple of weeks around here for some reason

I was just looking at my mothers crosses and just for the record none of mine have the dot in the signature.

The one shown on the estand though really does look fine and I would have no problem having it in my display case.

Greg

[münster]

Good god Marc! I dont want to get branded the anti christ of MKs

[Mark S.]

Good god Marc! I dont want to get branded the anti christ of MKs

If that happens, you can always use an upside down cross as your avatar.

[greg.hays]

I see nothing wrong with this MK in fact I think it is one of the nicest I've seen in a while. And being based in Germany I've seen more of these then anything else, some with the dot some without. One thing is for certain this MK has nothing in common with the crude cast repros most commonly seen. Looks good to me

[Craigob]

didnt someone write a book or something on MK's?. and Munster, I look forward to seeing you on Antiques Roadshow.

[münster]

Yah,,the MK roadshow special lol...What the other guy said about these in Germany,,Iam 100% with him on that.

[Matt Starr]

Self confessed MK expert now eh Dion 'Mutter Kreuz' Krampe. We all know you were awarded all 3 levels in WK2.

[Craigob]

here you go - just for the record

1 100% original Gold MK with the Dot on the back, without going into to much detail the only thing different i can see with my cross and the posted one is the Number 1 has a slanted top on mine.

[Marvin]

The repro's that I am acquainted with have Alolf Hitler's signature raised rather that depressed engraved. I am not an expert though. I have one bronze, full size, one bronze mini, and one gold mini. None have the dotted 'i'. However, I would say a search of makers would be in order b/4 labeling something a 'fake' or reproduction. Such claims on an association forum such as this are serious business. Just my 2 cents worth. Marvin