EK Spange with curved trapezoid

[Yuri D.]

How rare are these items and what is the value of them to a collector. I have just picked one up (EK I) and am about to trade it for a mint early Jucker pilot's badge. Is this a good trade?

[Billy G]

Both items are rare, but I believe the trapezoidal spange may be rarer. I think if the pilot's badge you're looking to acquire is legit then you'll have gotten a decent deal. Can you post a pic of the spange? I love those oldies.

[Yuri D.]

And here are the pics:

<img src=http://www.bender-publishing.com/display/spange1.jpg>


<img src=http://www.bender-publishing.com/display/spange2.jpg>

[ 08 December 2001: Message edited by: kettenhund ]

[Gordon Williamson]

Kettenhund,

You will find a least a dozen Pilots Badges for every one of these babies. Keep the Spange! Its a beaut. There are two definite different die strike types for this first pattern and this is by far the nicer one.

Gordon

[Yuri D.]

Gordon,

Thank you for your reply. I agree that this is a beautiful spange and I will keep it.

Yuri