Eric Stahlhut

reverse. notice reflection

closeup. spokes are somewhat evident

here's an item that i have always considered to be a reproduction. i will explain why i am posting it after i submit some images

this example consists of a piece of (cast?) silver. details show a lot of wear, and it was cleaned/polished a long time ago-- as evidenced by minute polish abrasions. a tarnish is slowy returning.

i suspect this dimple is a result of the vaulting process performed at the factory

another example of the curious 'dimple' feature

Looks like a SA buckle

regards

Mametz

you are correct-- however, it's the smaller size for youths.... 37.5 mm tall, 53.5 mm wide

p.s. there is a possibility this could be marked ' I W '...

mark

reverse

obverse

any opinions?

my mother found this in her basement. she thought it was something i acquired as a teen, but i've never seen it before. we are assuming it belonged to my my father or his brothers

catch is of tombac

hinge assembly

pin is of a different material

here's an interesting variant. notice the stippling behind the helmet. perfectly even and in a circular design. planchet is of tombac.

you would do a lot better than refer to members posts as "ignorant".

Kevin in Deva.

perhaps it would be prudent to look up the definition of the word and not be so eager to castigate newcomers to our forum. especially those whose first language isn't english.

nice! very difficult to find.

my all-time favourite type is the variant with the k.m.s.t. clasp. still haven't been able to acquire one.

do my eyes deceive me or does that gorget have a large gem affixed to it's center?

perhaps the pin has been replaced at some point. barrel hinge/pin don't seem to have the tightest of fits...kind of loose, actually.

perhaps the pin has been replaced at some point. barrel hinge/pin don't seem to have the tightest of fits...kind of loose, actually.

this appears to be an early piece of patriotic or "sweetheart" jewelry. very nice design--enough so that the manufacturers actually deigned to patent it.

...either that is a very nice prinzen-sized ek2, or the gentleman in question was a pituary giant. nice photo!