EK I Kl. mit Spange

[cosimo]

Hi Frank Heukemes many thanks for this indication.

I didn't really have anyidea of the prices of this type of decoration, it is absolutely out of my usual field of interest, and I know that exist seas of forgeries. But I didn't believe this type of decoration reached such prices .

many thanks
cosimo

[ekhunter]

I think the price already should tell you that something is not quite right here. You can find originals from 2000 to 8000 USD depending on dealer/source.

Agreed. I still don't like the inconsistency of the finish of the obverse and reverse. Sometimes it is better to be safe than sorry. But hey, that's just me.

[cosimo]

Hi People I think to have resolved the mystery, but only if buy or not buy, this was the question for me . The same man of the following threads proposed to me to acquire this lot

Bayonet Collectors Beware Polish Criminal

Scam artist starting to contaact WA members?

[cosimo]

but , I think, this type of decoration, fake or not, with its long pin it is very interesting, a many thanks for all your comments.
cosimo

[jacquesf]

Here is a picture of a period worn example. Pic courtesy of Todd Gylsen. Jacques

[jacquesf]

Here is another one, courtesy of Steve.

[jacquesf]

closeup, which might be helpful

[tinmantis]

wow this is an old thread
the initial combo is fake, last two are obviously good! the last one looks to be a jeweller-joined piece... nice pics
regards
jon