Richard Gordon

Eric I've seen a lot of this style of EK1 on ebay, almost a frequently as KO examples. Still haven't added one to the collection though! Your's certainly has been in the wars!! Rich

Just to continue this thread. Here's the marking on my example. Rich

Bill Super condition! It would be hard to upgrade that one! I've just checked underneath the pin of my 2 FR and one has additional marks what looks like a 'K' and a whale!!! Decided to check a few more pieces and discovered my incused WS also has a mark under the pin... a very distinct 'V'. Rich

I haven't come across one like this before and as Chris points out, anyone could make these. That's what I love about the 1914 EK1...it seems an endless list of variations! Rich

Perhaps the hole was added to allow the piece to be worn with a chain? Maybe a widow or the like wearing it this way? Rich

Eric Looks like a typical one-piece. I'm not sure why the backing plate would be 800 silver yet the cross tombac? Perhaps they did not start out life together? Rich

Joe No pics? Rich

J I kinda thought you'd have one but two!!?? The first is incredible to have survived so well! Rich

Thanks guys. Well you know how it is... another gap filled. Rich

It's superslim, just like the early Junckers. The detailing to the eagle is superb and so, so similar to the Juncker designs that you have to compare them side by side to see the slight differences. I wonder if the same die cutter made the dies for both companies? It's marked just below the left rivet, not instantly noticeable but here's a close up. Rich

Second up

I haven't see too many of these. I'm sure J T-W has one tucked away somewhere! This one, as you can see is one of the earliest Assmann RO/AG badges (I don't know of any earlier type) but if you know of others please share them here. First up

Hi, The markings are Spanish silver hallmarks. The 'star' or pentagram indicates a minimum of .915 purity and used from 1934 onwards. The hexagonal stamp will be the markers mark. So, made in Spain commissioned as a private piece. The colours maybe having meaning to the wearer. I will see if I can find more. Rich

Hi Paul! No, only one officer breast eagle that I've shown previously. Rich

Scott, Many thanks for that detail. More often than not these are seen awarded to Luftwaffe aircrew. I would assume they made the majority of SCiG awardees. I have another which was awarded to SCiG awardee that I have shown previously. Jacques, The two you show look to have the same centre, mine are different from each other. See the castles and the shape of the lions. Do you mean that mine are variations from Ega?a? I really like these. The design and the finish make them an attractive award. Thanks to all who replied, Rich

Thanks, Paul! Rich

Reverse.

Hello all, I'm putting up for discussion the 2 fine examples that I added recently to my collection. Where I'm confused is which one is by Ega?a? Maybe both are? You can see the method of showing the berries on the wreath is different on each one. I believe the type with the actual enameled berries is the Ega?a piece but would welcome any opinion or additional information as to if this is correct or not. Rich

Hi Scott, I agree with J T-W...I see plently of good signs too! Rich

Morning all, Here's a recent pick-up. As always I welcome any opinions on it. The item is a little more creamy in colour than the photo suggests. Regards Rich

The whole thing is a fake. Rich

I don't think it's a Deumer as the pin looks too wide but if you could provide a measurement it would be helpful. Rich

Peter It has everything I would look for in an original. Rich

Eric, That's a really sweet one! Just like jewelery! Rich

Guys, both look like 'V' to me but regardless, both are very nice and certainly not common! Rich