Newly acquired Kvk2

[sweguy]

Won this yesterday (27 Euro), doesn't have it yet so the sellers pics would be good enough.

I think these crosses are very beutiful and priceable.

Thanks Sweguy

[don_kihotis7]

Congrats. A nice tombak example. Is the ring marked?

[sweguy]

Thanks, I don't know if it's marked, the seller didn't mention anything so I guess not. It will be a surprice when I open the package.

Excuse my ignorance, but what details determines it's a Tombak? (just interested to learn).

Thanks// Al

[don_kihotis7]

You can tell by the texture of the metal and the remaining finish. Most of the zinc ones have lost their color by now.
Here are 2 nice examples from my collection.
You can tell the difference immediately.

[MD Helmets]

Awards made of Tombak are usually in better condition and more desired. Very nice cross you won. And I agree, these crosses are very well priced and, I think, under appreciated.

[sweguy]

Thanks for your info guys and glad you like it! What numbers should it be marked with if it is a Tombak?

[LeonardoL]

Thanks for your info guys and glad you like it! What numbers should it be marked with if it is a Tombak?

No difference in marking between zinc and tombak pieces.

[Adrian]

A nice cross for a reasonable price.
As said, an earlier piece in the higher quality tombak material. There may not be a mark on it if it is an earlier produced piece as markings were only introduced in 1942 if memory serves me correctly although this isn't a hard and fast rule and it is perfectly acceptable to find marked tombak pieces.

[Glenn66]

Agree with the others that these are a reasonably priced award which makes it somewhat affordable to collect the 'full set' of 1st & 2nd class awards both with swords and without.

[Kevin Grootaers]

Very nice cross indeed and fairly cheap.