Clasp To The Iron Cross 2nd Class Dilemma

[hagwalther]

Fellow Members,

I need a bit of advice here.

I recently purchased the 23mm version of the EKII Spange from Herr Niemann.

It had been there a while and was then reduced and being that I really like these items I decided to buy it.

My problem is this.

Should I keep the spange attached to the ribbons (the EKII ribbon is also attached to the Easter Front ribbon)

OR

Should I cut the ribbons off - note that the only way to get the Spange off is by cutting the EKII ribbon as I do not wish the open the arms due to fear of breaking them.

I have set up a poll and lets take things from there.

Sorry about poor photo but it's very dark here today.



Regards ...

[Seigfried]

If you want a nice spange by itself, just buy one and sell the one with the ribbon to someone who will treasure it for what it is! problem solved.

[Luftm40]

ummm...why on EARTH would you want to cut the ribbons off?? It looks to me like this set was removed from a tunic just the way it is. Cutting the ribbons off to get at the nice shiny clasp is a really sh&*ty thing to do IMO...

[Dave Kane]

I think that old Hag is just pulling our collective legs!!!


A few tins of Fosters and here we are

[hagwalther]

No, seriously Guys - looking for advice here.

I well understand the historical content of the ribbons but, Gee, to be fair, they don't look THAT good...

I will follow what ever the poll turns up so keep the votes and comments coming.

[Dave Kane]

Didn't realize you were serious!!


Ok then, rip those old rags up and polish that spang till it shines

[Biro]

No, seriously Guys - looking for advice here. I well understand the historical content of the ribbons but, Gee, to be fair, they don't look THAT good...

I disagree...

Isn't the fact that it is attatched to such a narled up pair of ribbons part of the appeal?

It's the contrast that appeals to me - just like photographing a mint EK set against the backdrop of an old rock or piece of driftwood.....

LEAVE IT BE - OR ELSE !!

Marshall

[hagwalther]

OK, I give in - the ribbons stay.

I must admit that the first thing that went through my mind yesterday when the clasp turned up was to take the ribbons off by cutting them as I was unwilling to open the fixing pins, but then I started thinking ...

...I mean, the clasp has probably been on the ribbon for 60 odd years so should it stay?

Well I think the answer is Yes.

Anyway, I'm going to let the poll run and lets see what the overall result is.

Dave re: cleaning - rags are bit 'light'. Should I use a sandblaster or would a water blaster be sufficient?

[Flemming]

I would say "sand-blast" it, as it will for sure remove that irritating shining surface.


No, leave the thing as it is right now, just my advice

If you do not want it any more, send me a PM, and we might can discuss a price

Best regrads,
Flemming

[Sonderkommando]

Hagwalther,

You had to ask forum members this question...????
If you do not know the answer already then you are collecting this stuff for totally the wrong reasons....

Brett

[tinmantis]

I have a real nice spange I would trade you for this if interested!
btw I would never remove these from the ribbons!
regards
jon

[Calvin Hall]

ummm...why on EARTH would you want to cut the ribbons off?? It looks to me like this set was removed from a tunic just the way it is. Cutting the ribbons off to get at the nice shiny clasp is a really sh&*ty thing to do IMO...

I agree w/ Andy 1000%.

[all1knew]

spange

Hello,

Well, I would leave them be, but I can understand what you mean by them not looking all that hot. Could you not just remove the Russian Front medal ribbon from the EK_2 ribbon, leaving the Spange attached to the EK_2 ribbon still?

Just an idea, but if it won't work like that, then I would leave them or trade it to somebody who is willing to help out the problem of OCD

William Kramer

[Ludwig]

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Just let it be!!!

[hagwalther]

Hagwalther,

You had to ask forum members this question...????
If you do not know the answer already then you are collecting this stuff for totally the wrong reasons....

Brett

Thanks Brett,

I think you will find that I enjoy collecting this genre of history as much as the next guy and that my reasons are as honourable as yours.

Thanks for your doubts though.

Regards ...