robert pierce

Hi all, Offered to me is this 1st Class Spange, unmarked, which I am not familiar with. Can someone please verify whether it is original or not from these photos provided by the seller? Thank you, Robert

Thanks Gordon, I'm really happy with it. It's burnished areas really shine like a diamond. I'm so happy with it I had to go out and buy a worn piece, cased, by the same maker just to 'balance' things a bit. These spanges are really addictive. I love anything to do with the EK family. I also have an uncased Mayer on the way too, almost mint. I'll post everything here when they arrive. Can anyone tell me how many makers manufactured the 1st Class Spange during the war? I have yet to receive Gordon's book, so I'm still in the dark on things. Thanks again, Robert

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Well Gentlemen, The Spange finally arrived, and with some photo work is ready for unveiling.... Any opinions welcomed. Robert

Hello again Joel, Here's one of my 24's with that same little funny mark on the jump ring that your has. I don't know what it means, do you? I have one also with a little 'acron' on it. I don't know why it's called an acorn. It looks like a large period or something. But everyone calls it that. And they welded only one side of the jump ring, and not the other side.??? Robert

Joel, Here is my EKII collection mixed with a few odds and ends to enhance the setting... My main interest is the Spange family, CCC's and Heer uniforms. Robert

Nice cross, Joel. I've been collecting EKII's for some time now, and have accumulated a little over half the known makers. You started with one of my favorites, the wide-frame 24. I like the little secret 'acorns' and other mysterious markings that come on some of the 24's jump rings. I love their wide flange design, a really good looking iron cross. Welcome to the 1939 EKII family. Like the other members said, "There's no turning back, now." BTW, nice photography in the sunlight. It really makes the details stand out nicely. Robert

Thank you David, This is one book I just have to have. It seems whenever there's a doubt about whether or not a badge is authentic, the only place to find the truth is in this book. Thank you for the sourse. If there's one left I'll find it. Robert There was still some new books left through Amazon.com, and mine is on it's way. Thank you very much, David.

Thank you Mr. Williamson, I don't know of anyone I would trust more for an opinion on this badge than you, sir. I feel completely confident in ordering it now. Thank you very much. Your work is legendary. And I would rather give a person 'a rose' now than later. Thank you again. BTW, I have been hearing so much about your book 'The Iron Cross of 1939' for so long, I want to order one. Can you please refer me to the publisher, that I might purchase this book? Respectfully, Robert Pierce

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Thank you, David. I very much appreciate your reply and opinion. I've received a photo of the same badge from a friend, which I would like to post here for a comparison. Also I found the same badge in a worn condition on a dealer's site last night, posted here also for comparison. We'll see if the photos will fit the format... Robert

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This is my first post here on this forum. I would like to request identification regarding this 1st Class Spange from an 'unknown' maker. I have seen this type badge on other forums with both the tapered pin, as mine, and also the pin assembly like on a textbook Deumer. Please feel free to express your opinions on this badge, as to it being an original pre-1945 or not... Thank you, Robert