Just received this EKII L/16 spange, it is different as it only has two pins on the back. What do you think about this setup/spange overall? Thanks, Jim
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Jim,
Here's my 4-prong S&L next to yours for comparison... -
I think the wings and shoulders on Jim's does not macth is not a correct match to Robert's...or is that my hangovers that make it appear like that?
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If memory serves me right, I had a very good look at that one, but couldn´t make out if it was original or not, so I passed.
I keep my fingers crossed for you Jim!
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Some More
My camera's battery died before I could complete photographing. In this picture you will see the date and head close-up. I am waiting on Jon to view before I post some more information.Comment
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very interesting Jim
I've not seen a two prong L/16 before, and I just trawled my files too (nothing) and compared to L/16 prinzen, and even mini ribbon bar spangen, nothing
But I see nothing to doubt this piece
and even though we havn't seen them, but it's not crazy to believe that L/16 produced a limited number for the ribbonbar
I'd give it a thumbs up, a nice L/16 variation, and nice to see something new!
where's it from? any more info?
regards
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The Rest of the story
Thanks Jon,
The interesting part is the measurements:
Height: 30.48 mm
Width: 30.14 mm
Thickness: 1.95
Weight: 6 grams
Compared to four prong:
Weight: 8 grams
Height: 30.79 mm
Width: 30.49 mm (wing tip to wing tip)
Thickness: 2.22 mm
Metal: tombak
Model: 2nd
I bought it from Sammler-Cabinett in Germany.
JimComment
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that sounds OK to me, it'd weigh less with less prongs, and height and width seem to be down to filing. The 'cutter' seemed a little off, maybe needing a tad more filing on the bottom? what do you think? I thnk you've got one hell of a rare variation you bstard!
regards
jonComment
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I do not find these to be a wery good match. I see differences in the pebbling also.
I have nothing against that it only has two prongesm that have been seen before. But it looks rather crude to me, in the finishing.
That is just my opinion.
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Spange
The finish is actually a shadow, I will take it outside tomorrow and try and get some natural pictures, as it is solid silver in color. JimComment
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Thanks Jim.
Looking forward to see the new pictures.
/FlemmingComment
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New Picture
As promised.Comment
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Nice one, Jim
Best regards,
Streptile
Looking for ROUND BUTTON 1939 EK1 Spange cases (LDO or PKZ)Comment
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I can't help thinking that there are something strange about this S&L Spange shown by Jim.
The pronges look like they have been added after the finishing of the badge. The solder seems to be without finish, is that correct?
I could be wrong, but I can't help think of a cast copy...or a copy made by other means. I hope I am wrong.
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Flemming I think you're right!
just as an update, here's what I just PMd Jim:
'a very interesting spange. From pics alone I thought it was authentic, and maybe even from 800 silver. Having it in hand doesn't give me the same feeling...
I think it's a cast copy, looks like from two halves? The finish is very chrome-like, and the soldering is extreme
I'd hoped for a silver strike. Even the 'bend marks' seemed consistant with one pulled of a ribbon bar. But I dont feel comfortable with it at all now.
It's seems a very fine casting though, interesting as the finish resembles some of the 'raised mm' L/16 fakes from a while back...
I'm quite depressed, as I was sure it was good!
I'll be mailing it back a.s.a.p
regards
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