L/16 2nd class spange

[Mark S.]

Comments and comparisons appreciated.

[Mark S.]

reverse

[Peter Wiking]

Here is one from my collection:

Cheers.
Peter Wiking

[Peter Wiking]

Back:

[Jim Baker]

Mark,

Super looking spange in every respect. I love the expression on the eagles face as well as the coloring. Very nice.

Put a note on that one, "When I decide to part with this spange, PM Panzerman FIRST!!"

[Mark S.]

Thanks for the replies and the pictures so far.

Jim, I will keep you in mind, but dont hold your breath.

[Jim Baker]

[Mark S.]

so no one else has a response?

Is this spange very uncommon?
How many people here have one in their collection?

[Henri S]

Looks good

Very nice spange.

[George Stimson]

Mark,

Sorry I didn't get back to you via PM ( ) but I have been unable to find any information or other "L/16" Spangen to compare yours to. That fact indicates to me that these are indeed somewhat scarce. And while I can't positively come to a conclusion regarding the authenticity of yours (because I simply don't know), I think that the fact that no one else has had a negative response is in your favor. After all, oftentimes no "Nay" is really a Yay!"

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Mark,

I have:

Tony Barto
James Clark
Peter Wiking (already in this therad) as owners of this clasp.

Nice example!

[Mark S.]

My interest was more of a curious nature than one of authenticity concerns. I just couldnt understand why I hadnt seen more of these around.

This one is actually ex Tony Barto's collection, and is probably the same one Frank refers to.

[all1knew]

L/16 Spange

Hello all,

I thought the L/16 spange with raised letters was to be thought a reproduction. Please let me know either way. I have had TWO of these in my collection.

Bill

[tinmantis]

I do apoligize to the owner (as I don't know where I originally found this pic) but here's another:

[Webo112]

I do apoligize to the owner (as I don't know where I originally found this pic) but here's another:

How about this one...