People have spoken of Akro having different machines for at least two different sizes. With experimental marbles run on the machines for the larger size.
I kinda sorta remember them getting marble-related help after the war.
My working theory is still that the transitionals were pre-war.
And then we have the jump from transitionals, whenever they were, to cat's eyes in the early 50's.
I love this topic.
If I recognized that structure I would have tried to make a joke about how much clear that akro astronomical sighting was in that country.
Foiled again by my lack of culture!
I had some softly worn ones which I sold to someone who probably didn't appreciate them as much as I did.
I have about three left. I like those.
You know, no conspicuous chips. No cracks. Just a whole lot of pocket wear.
In the top left view the light stops me from seeing the upper edge of the patch. However, based on the top right view and the nonmetallic parts of the colors, and possibly the little bit of glow, I'm leaning Peltier.