EK1 and Spange Combo

[Darrell]

I saw this one on a dealers site today. The spange appears to be a good "early" convex type, the EK1 a good "K.O."

I guess the questions remains ... was this period done?

What's the take guys?

[Biro]

Darrell

The componants are original I agree, but $2,250 !!

Here's the math on the individual componants...

$ 650 - for a 1st pattern spange
$ 35 - for a repainted KO EK1...

I certainly wont be paying the additional $1500 for solder that could have been applied anytime in the last 60 years!!

I said the same here when it was discussed.. http://www.wehrmacht-awards.net/foru...01&postcount=9.. at this price, I'm afraid it will be in his inventory for a lot longer yet!

best

Marshall

[Darrell]

Darrell

The componants are original I agree, but $2,250 !!

Here's the math on the individual componants...

$ 650 - for a 1st pattern spange
$ 35 - for a repainted KO EK1...

I certainly wont be paying the additional $1500 for solder that could have been applied anytime in the last 60 years!!

I said the same here when it was discussed.. http://www.wehrmacht-awards.net/foru...01&postcount=9.. at this price, I'm afraid it will be in his inventory for a lot longer yet!

best

Marshall

Marshall ... wow ... I guess there isnt a site out there that isnt kept as a favorite

I agree ... way out there on the price ... never noticed the paint job .. you are probably right. I guess for the sake of argument, if the value is realized it would be worth it to tack a 1st Pattern Spange on an EK1.

At least the pieces are original ... more than we can usually say for combos out there.

[DonC]

The only thing I could add is that is one piss poor repaint...

Don

[Sonderkommando]

Don,
You could add that $35 for an original (albiet repainted) Imperial EK1 is a bit of a low estimate.

Brett

[Biro]

Don, You could add that $35 for an original (albiet repainted) Imperial EK1 is a bit of a low estimate. Brett

OK - 35 Euro then...

Marshall

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

One plus I see is that, unless the back of the spange has been heavily ground/buffed, there are no indications of a hinge or pin having been attached. On the downside, why use THE UGLIEST of all possible 1914EK1 variants?

Regards
Mike K

[Darrell]

Hi,

On the downside, why use THE UGLIEST of all possible 1914EK1 variants?

Regards
Mike K

I'm just wondering if this points towards a period piece? I would guess if this EK1 was the award piece, the soldier would be much more inclined to use it for the combo than say an EK1 that wasn't? Certainly, if a postwar put-together, someone would have thought the same