1870 EK 2 and Oaks Prinzen Size

[Albert]

Dear All,

A friend of mine would like to know if the following Prinzen size 1870 EK2 and oaks are original. I could not help him as this is totally out of my scope.

Please, what do you think:

Thanks in advance and

Best regards,
Albert

[Albert]

Here the obverse of the Prinzen 1870 EK2:

[Albert]

And the reverse of the Prinzen 1870 EK2:

[Albert]

The obverse of the Prinzen Oaks:

[Albert]

And the reverse of the Prinzen Oaks:

[Albert]

Suspension:

[George Stimson]

The cross matches mine, which I feel is good. (Mine also has the 25-Year Oaks, but they're full-sized so I'm not showing them.)

[George Stimson]

Reverse.

[Albert]

Thank you very much George!

So the EK is fine. Can anybody say anything, good or bad, about the oaks please?

Best regards,
Albert

[stogieman]

Both look fine to me.

Both pieces look consistent with original pieces to my eyes. The mounting loops also look consistent with other period examples I have handled. Regulations required that the Jubilee Spange be worn as close as possible to the cross. While you will often find them mounted on the ribbon (full-sized versions), they should be mounted (literally) on the ring.

[Albert]

Thanks again, I will let my friend know!