Very nice Todd!
Here is a pin-back. For some reason I considered it an example by Gerbrüder Godet but I cannot remember why. I don't feel like going to the other room and leafing through the books right now, so I'll just throw the photos up. Stamped "800" for the silver content. Last photo showing it "in use" on my Heer general's tunic.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
Very Nice Todd, Thanks for posting them.
You have three good crosses there. Every Victoria cross I've seen has been a little
salty. Your is not that bad. The name on the disc is still very easy to see. Most
times the name is nearly invisible.
That cased KO is really something. I have seen very few examples of KOs in a case
and the outer carton is a definite plus.
Your 800 marked cross is another beauty. The "slant W" core is one of the better looking
core designs. I like the finely detailed crown of this style. I do not believe that it has
anything to do with Godet. Very few Godets used the slant W core. Theirs looked very
similar but was not identical, also Godet did not use that style reverse hardware.
I'll do some digging and see if I can find a maker.
Thanks again for posting these great examples.
gregM
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Three lovely crosses Todd. Hard to pick a favorite but while I'm not one that buys awards with cases, having that named box is fantastic!
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Thanks Greg! Yeah, when I looked at it today I was like "why did I think this is a Godet??" I think I'd fallen and hit my head and was mis-remembering/confusing it with another cross in my collection.
I'd greatly appreciate it if you can assist with the maker.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
Todd,
What a selection you have! All lovely examples and just goes to show that there are so many variants in which makes collecting these so special!
Thank you for posting yours!
Regards,
Joel
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