Ritterkreuz 1957

[spunkmaja]

Hi,

Need you help to id this Knight Cross.

Is it genuine?

Who made it?

Is it an early cross?

Thanks
/Jonas

[Gimmie]

I dont think 57 versions are being faked.

Regards,
Bas

[rbminis]

I dont think 57 versions are being faked.

Regards,
Bas

Really?

Jonas, Nick will be able to help you.
Ralph.

[Nick Hessens]

It's a very early Deumer aka 57er Shickle RK! If that isn't all, '835' marked on the reverse 6 o'clock arm! Been after one of these beauties for years.

Is it yours Jonas?

Regards,
Nick

[spunkmaja]

It's a very early Deumer aka 57er Shickle RK! If that isn't all, '835' marked on the reverse 6 o'clock arm! Been after one of these beauties for years.

Is it yours Jonas?

Regards,
Nick

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the information. I just bought it so I do not have it yet.

This is my first RK 1957, so I guess I did quite well then

"Very early Deumer", so arround the 60s?

/Jonas

[Nick Hessens]

You did very well my friend, it's the holy grail when it comes to 57er RKs.

"Very early Deumer", so arround the 60s?

1957 till early 60's I would guess. Deumer switched to glossy paint mid 60's, so this one is from before that.

Regards,
Nick

[harryamb2]

very nice example.

[Glenn66]

I always thought my 57er RK to be a Deumer also yet the suspension ring on my example is rounded compared to the 'squared' ring on Jonas' example. Any thoughts from the experts on that point?

[Wewelsburg]

Congratulations then Very nice to see that you got so good news.

[Blitzvogel]

I dont think 57 versions are being faked.

Regards,
Bas

They actually are. I've seen a few repro vendors sell them.