Case is rough but it is mine.

[SteveR]

1st class.
Marked L53 on pin. Can't get a photo of mark. Camera does not have macro lens capability.
L 53 is Hymmen & Co. Ludenscheid.
Comments welcome.

[Nick Hessens]

Very nice cross, SteveR! Thanks for showing.

Regards

[Woolgar]

Hi Steve, sorry to question it, but are you sure it is a Hymenn?

I have never seen one marked on the pin also I cant see the tademark grooves in the beading. Maybe it is just the photos.
Have a look at my example

Nick

[Woolgar]

Can you get a closer shot of the beading please

Nick

[Adrian]

The dates are different too.....

[SteveR]

Can you get a closer shot of the beading please

Nick

You bet.

[SteveR]

The dates are different too.....

What are the concerns about the dates Adrian ?

[Adrian]

What are the concerns about the dates Adrian ?

Hi Steve,
No concerns, just an observation the date numerals are different from Nick's example. I don't know if it's possible to find variant core designs in Hymmen crosses or not. Any chance of some better shots in natural light when possible?

[SteveR]

Here we go guys.
The close up photo of the beading. It is as close as I can get.
The stamp on the back of the pin is elusive at best after fiddling with this damned camera this is the best image that I can get on the mark on the back of the pin. I absolutly cannot read the stamp on the top.
There is a good possibility that it may not be L53. My eyes are not what they use to be.

[Woolgar]

Hi Steve

Thanks for the extra pics.

I am sure its not a Hymenn. Maybe a F Zimmermann or an Orth ? I will have to consult my 'bible' again.

Nick