Advanced fountain pen collecting is dangerous for the 1st time collector......this item asleep for 30 yrs....didnt pay alot for ....but i cant just throw a ballpark @ you when an item is this rare......identification of this item would be almost impossible had it a little more wear.....WHEW!!.......But its not an dated to 73 days before the official end of WW1.......A RARE FIND.......even for the serious collection......ploase note many sellers claiming to be solid 14.......THERE NOT.....unless the photo says so!!.....additional pictures show atmosphere/pricing.....3rd fountain post an 1 of 2 in gold....my adjusted price undercuts competition but keeps the proud status of this ..... item....THANKSfor considering.DO NOT CROSSTHREAD THIS CAP!! ....very fragile.