Hello guys and gals,
One of the best acquisitions of 2016 came late in the year, arriving this past week after a month long journey: KW #3231. The 231st of 40,000 large Type 1 pattern crosses produced by Jan Knedler after the initial government order of 3000 crosses from the factory of Albin Różycki was filled. (Click on pics for magnified view)
Now to move to the main story. This acquisition has resulted in the reunion of two siblings after 95 years. And a joyful reunion it is, for several reasons. This marks the first time I have encountered consecutive numbered crosses, and thankfully both have survived in good condition:
But, what elevates this pairing to a special level is that these two siblings are actually only half-brothers. Brothers from a different mother, as it were. Each cross is the product of one of the two stamping dies prepared for the Knedler run of Type 1 crosses. Cross #3241 is a rarely seen product from “Die 1”, damaged early in the production run and retired prematurely. This and some of the differences between the two dies are discussed in post 247 above.
Several minutes with the Vernier caliper:
Lastly, has anyone seen a tighter union of the tongue-in-groove ribbon ring joint?
Cheers,
Tony
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