EK1 Spange - Not So Sure

[DasEiserneKreuz]

Hey guys, what do you think about this EK1 Spange. There is something about it that I am not too sure about. It looks oddly similar to a bad spange I came across some time back. It is marked "L/52", which would be Zimmermann. Note the eagle's face, date, and the crudely formed swaz. Something wrong here?

[DasEiserneKreuz]

Reverse:

[Joe D]

This one bothered me as well. I think it's a bad one. I am curious what others think.

[Darrell]

I maybe wrong, but didnt Zimmermann stamp either "20", "L/52" or both on the reverse of the attachment pins?

[DasEiserneKreuz]

Can we get some more input on this spange?

[Gailen David]

Spange

Well, it's on my site. I welcome any knowledgeable comments on the piece.
Thank you,
Gailen David

[DasEiserneKreuz]

Does anyone have something to add here that could help us? Does anyone have photos of a known Zimmermann EK1 Spange?

[Gailen David]

Spange

I just sent the spange off today to one, who I consider, one of the best badge guys in the USA (no name mentioned). I'll let you know what he says. Stay tuned.

Gailen David

[Joe D]

I just sent the spange off today to one, who I consider, one of the best badge guys in the USA (no name mentioned). I'll let you know what he says. Stay tuned.

Gailen David

This one has a close pin style.

[Joe D]

The Back

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Gailen,

Unfortunately a known fake. It does also come marked with 65, L/12 and L/21.
Here is the 65:

[Frank Heukemes]

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[Frank Heukemes]

Here is the L/12

[Frank Heukemes]

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[Frank Heukemes]

and the L/21