Here are two mint spanges that came from a US GI from Indiana who was stationed in Italy in 44/45. These are part of a larger collection of crosses, badges, etc. which were almost all new in the package. I'm assuming Mr. Davis raided a supply room somewhere! These are the only ones in the packet I have ever seen. The packets are maker marked to "Ludwig Bertsch Karlsruhe". I have the chance to buy them, any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Hi Matt,
I don't like the packets, could you place them in the cases and packets forum.
Cheers, ThomasComment
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Hi
spange on left is a 100% unmarked L/18
spange on right is what I call an unmarked '55'. Also 100% correct
Both in very good unissued condition!
not sure on the packets, but if they are OK, I'd be inclined to believe the story too!
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My friend says he has another packet from a different maker so one of these spanges probably has the wrong envelope.
I have seen the GIs paperwork and his photos taken in Firenze, Italy. My friend who bought these at auction about ten years ago is not a German collector at all (he collects sheet music!), and thought he would get a box of German stuff cheap because no one else was bidding. Before I got to know him, he had already sold 2 DKIGs for $500 each
I let him know I would help him to appraise the rest of it so that's what brings me here. I am not a cross/medal collector either so I appreciate the input, thanks!
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I agree with Jon. Not sure on the packets, two different Spanges. Very nice find on these, they look mint. The packets just make it that much nicer.
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I will have to sell one of these immediately to partially finance this deal, and I would like to know what everyone would consider a fair ballpark price for the left spange. Thanks!Comment
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Here's the other packet available, does it go with either of these spanges?Comment
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hell yeah!
that's a packet for a '55'! more proof to my '55' theory...
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