A-1 Special Cheek panels

[Donald F. Mills]

I have noticed that the checkered cheek panels of the A-1 Special reproductions seem to have the option of containing a fleur de lis or to be plain. I have seen this on the factory engraved models and on the custom engraved models. Just curious as to what accounts for this variation.

[ED J, MORGAN]

Whim of owner or designer.

[Dean Romig]

Don, I've never seen one with plain cheeks - you're saying it has cheeks like a GH? - do you have a picture you can post?





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[Dave Noreen]

I suspect this is what the OP is asking about --

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[Dean Romig]

Okay, now I understand - the fleur-di-lis within the cheek panels. Thanks Dave.





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[Brian Dudley]

I have seen more with the flur than without. But I personally prefer the look of it without. The additional flur in that area looks a bit heavy and also repetitive given the flur drop points right behind it.