Help with EK1 spange

[jacquesf]

I came across this spange at a local shop. Having been burnt on one of these before, I thought I better ask. I am not to optimistic about this one, especially the hardware.. The pin is also bent. Your comments would be much appreciated.Jacques

[Jordan Wills]

A very nice Eugen Schmiedehäusler , you don’t need to worry about this one mate.

Jordan

[rbminis]

A very nice Eugen Schmiedehäusler , you don’t need to worry about this one mate.

Jordan

Hello Jacques,
I agree with Jordan.
Ralph.

[Wim Vangossum]

A fine Eugen Schmidhäussler.

Regards, Wim

[jacquesf]

Thanx guys. Just shows my ignorance. J

[Jean-Claude]

Better safe than sorry Jacques...There is a fairly decent copy of the Schmidhäusssler spange floating around out there (shown at right)

Cheers

JC

[Casper]

Lovely spange. One of the best looking designs imho.

[Robert P.]

Yes, JC, the fake has fooled many. The dead giveaway is the thickness of the badge, it’s much thicker than the originals. Among other dissimilar features.

Robert

[jacquesf]

Thanx guys, I will pursue this one. J

[Sonderkommando]

Yes agreed, this is a good one.

The ribbon on the bottom of the wreath is a quick easy identifier as to originality on these, along with the bottom of the "1".

Nice pick up if you decide to go for it!