EK2 + Spange + Mini's

[Nigel N]

Thanks guys!!
Heres a couple of close-ups of the Deumer EK1 Spange catches!
First the one I just got, normal flatwire type.......
y1.jpg

y2.jpg

[Borzadow]

Congrats Nigel !!!!

I was thinking about to bid on it, but from the seller pics I thought that EK2 is a fake......
Even now when I'm looking at this cross I have strange feeling that the frame is too thin? But maybe that is just an eye-trick caused by frosting and polishing ??

[Nigel N]

And my other which, is still made of flatwire, but wider, cut into a different shape, and bent in a different style (Patryk showed us a similar style used by Deschler on non 57, but postwar pieces)......
y3.jpg

y4.jpg

@Nick, which catch does yours have???
-Nigel

[Mustangstje]

First the one I just got, normal flatwire type.......

This is the type I have.

The catch on your other spange was attached with the more black/later solder we know from St&L it seems? Could be a leftover piece from when Deumer ceized production that got sold off the another maker maybe?

Regards,
Nick

[Nigel N]

That is quite possible Nick!
I noticed the black solder, and had to check to see if that matched the solder around the hinge, which it does, so I can rule out a later replacement catch I think?
When we think of S&L, the black solder is indicator of a later piece normally, we see it on shield prongs, various pinback hardware, and the solder between later EK and RK frames....do we know why the later solder is this black colour???
-Nigel

[Steve 5]

Nigel, what a stunning set !
I had missed this thread, what with the turmoil going on in my head at the moment....great find, IMO also all Deumer !
A great find, congratulations on its acquisition.
Prost ! Steve.

[Nigel N]

Thanks Steve!
@Patryk, sorry I missed your comment about the EK2 being doubtful for you.....
I have taken a few side by side pics to hopefully ease your worries!!!
First, with the only other S&L EK2 in the small style frame I have........
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DSCF0451 (2).jpg

[Nigel N]

And with my small collection of 1st class.........
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I hope these will help???
-Nigel

[Borzadow]

Thanks for that photo Nigel
Looks good with that on a bar! Btw. did I saw that medalbar before ??????

[Nigel N]

Hi Patryk!!
It was the "bargain medalbar" I bought for about 30 Euro's!!
-Nigel

[Borzadow]

So you can sell it to me for 35?

Can you show more pics of it ?? It seems to be very attractive!

[Tony T-S]

The Ek II is clearly the same as those stunning Ek Is. What a collection.

[Tom B]

Beautiful EK's ! Tom

[Nigel N]

Heres a link to the medalbar thread.............
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=683661

[Maciej G]

Hi Nigel.

Awesome!! Congratulation.

Best regards.

Maciej G.