Ribbon bar with EK2 spange for review

[Gorg]

Hello,

I'd like to read your opinions about this ribbon bar. I'm doubtful about it: it's very new, the ribbon doesn't have the same size. And a vet of WW1 should have the Hindenburg cross, don't you think?
Perhaps a moddern construction with original ribbon?

Greg.

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi Greg,

I agree with your assessment. That is not one I would care to have. It is a very sloppy construction on a bar that should be simple to put together.

Best regards,
Tom

[Gorg]

Hi Tom,

I expected you had an eye on this one. Thanks for your help, 2 opinions are better than one.

Greg.

[Jean-Claude]

I Greg,

I agree with you and Tom, The EK II an the Ostfront look like 25mm ribbons and The KVK/S is on 30mm and overlaps both edge ribbons! However IMO...

1) To the best of my knowledge although prevalent, the Hindenburg cross isnt necessarily present on bars with EK II 1914 because the HC had to be applied for (not automatically issued) to get it and not everyone bothered to do so.

2) Even though its "made up" the mini EK II 1939 spange device looks like it could be an orignal Boerger 1st pattern judging from the scalloped date bandeau, the shape of the "3" in the date and the "rounded belly" of the eagle but difficult to say from this picture

Regards

JC

[Gorg]

Thanks for helping. I think I won't play with this one however.
I prefer to let a good stuff go, than buying a bad one.

Greg.