KAG EK2 with Wiederholungsspange

[streptile]

I've only got one of these sets, but I like it a lot. The core-strike on the EK2 is really quite crisp, which is unusual for this core type, I think. Anyway, I tend to see them with very indistinct details. The Spange is also very nice -- a good, mean-looking design. I like the entire setup. The EK2 is marked KAG on the ring but I forgot to rotate it into view for the photos. The Spange is probably unmarked (from what I can see).

Any comments welcome.

[gregM]

Nice one Trevor
I can't comment on the authenticity of the spange ( no matter how hard I try I can't figure out the different makers --good or bad on these birds)

That being said, I really like the looks of these setups. They look
and feel even better in hand.

[tinmantis]

L/18 spange
regards
jon

[VtwinVince]

Looks good, are the prongs broken on the spange? Appears to be stitched on.

[streptile]

Thanks for the nice comments, guys.

The Spange is missing two prongs -- one on top and one on bottom. It's stitched on, and the ribbon itself is stitched closed ("hemmed") in the back.

This one's got a great patina to the cross, a blackened core with sharp details, and a nice "homemade" look.

[Steve Campbell]

I love the look of these setups. I had one once, but the spange ended up being a fake.

[gregM]

I've got one that's almost a twin. Unmarked, generic / KAG style core,
with a L/18 spange.

They are a neat setup.

[streptile]

I've got one that's almost a twin. Unmarked, generic / KAG style core,
with a L/18 spange.

They are a neat setup.

I've seen yours here and there in group shots of your stuff. Is there a thread somewhere I can see good photos of it? Or can you post here?

[George Stimson]

I have a couple of these. One has a Ziemer Spange and the other has a Hymmen "L/53". I'm not sure what the EKs are, but I'll take a look at them and get back to you.
(Ooops, I forgot. And one with a Hammer Spange in the works!)

[streptile]

I have a couple of these. One has a Ziemer Spange and the other has a Hymmen "L/53". I'm not sure what the EKs are, but I'll take a look at them and get back to you.
(Ooops, I forgot. And one with a Hammer Spange in the works!)

Yeah, I'm interested to see them. I remember your Hymmen piece. Ugliest Spange I've seen () on a tri-fold, right?

[gregM]

Here you go Trevor.

[George Stimson]

"Yeah, I'm interested to see them. I remember your Hymmen piece. Ugliest Spange I've seen () on a tri-fold, right?"

Yes it is. Here it is (and the Ziemer) in an old group pic. I'll put up good individual scans in a few days.

[Steve Campbell]

George, you have pretty much one of everything don't you?

[George Stimson]

Not really

Steve, there are a lot of Spangen that I don't have....



.... yet!

[streptile]

Thanks for posting the shots Greg and George. George, I do hope an Imperial EK book is in the offing next...