1st pattern EK2 spange. OK?

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G´day Gents,

yesterday I picked up a small group of badges from a dealer here. I had to take the group as it was and in it was this 1st pat. EK2 clasp.
I´ll be looking to sell this here soon and it looks good to me but I´ve noticed that the prongs are not 4 seperate attached pieces but are 2 long pieces that have been soldered along the reverse.
The ribbon is an original piece and has obviously been removed freom a jacket.
My question:

Original and accepted type
Original but repaired
Out and out fake

Thanks very much for any help.

Skip

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reverse

[Darrell]

I could be wrong, but in Gordon's book, these type of hooks were presented and noted as Reproductions if they were not individually soldered onto the reverse. I could be wrong as I'm not an expert with these early type spanges.

[Pascal H.]

Hi Skip,
Here is my original Juncker early Spange. This spange has the same setup as yours which is normal for these early Junckers. The other early Spange has a different setup.

KR
Pascal

[David R.]

Hi I don't think the clasp is good,You have noted the prongs are not seperate,But two long ones bent up to look like four. This is MHO.
David R.

[chris clark]

am i missing something here arnt the tops of the 9 one flat one rounded?? on the differant sets of pics posted

[Biro]

Like Pascal, I can't see anything wrong either.....so of the three options available,, I vote

Original and accepted type

Here is my original 1st Pattern EK2 spange.

Cased 1st Pattern EK1 and EK2 spange..Junker??

It also has the identical prong set-up to both the above early pieces...

(In my opinion, I doubt Skips piece will even make it as far as the e-stand.)


Marshall

[Frank Heukemes]

I also cannot see anything wrong with it.

[Flemming]

I like it too, and would gladly take it off your hand, if you do not want it


Here is a picture of mine, too




Best regards
Flemming

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Thanks to all who responded. Some of you had me a little worried there but after seeing the other ones I think its authentic.
Indeed, as Biro noted I have had quiet a few Pms already. Only Association members will be hearing back from me though.

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