Hohenzollern stickpin

[joe campbell]

the result of a trade today.

this is a cased stickpin in gold and very thin enamel,

with the eagle hand-etched out. the area of the pin

is ~14 mm.

it is not maker marked on the pin, BUT:

[joe campbell]

...the face of the case is.

is this FACHON or FADION??

[joe campbell]

the pin is joined to the back of the face of the stickpin

with the ball tapped out and the head of the pin

threaded.

Very Nice!

Edited December 27, 2005 by joe campbell

[joe campbell]

blued gold rather than enamel?

your thoughts/comments appreciated!

joe

[joe campbell]

also, if anyone has any idea as to

the approximate age of this...

thanks!

joe

[Daniel Murphy]

Joe,

That is a Beauty! I would say it is definitely pre-war and is probably the highest quality patriotic piece I have ever seen. Due to the jeweler's name on the lid of the case, this would not have been a presentation stickpin as given by the Kaiser or Crown Prince. It was, no doubt, custom made for a gentleman who demanded only the highest quality and could well afford it. Cheers

Dan Murphy

[joe campbell]

thank you dan!

my german lab tech says it is

FACHON (the jeweller).

it is a bit of a stray from from

my EK's, but where would we be

without the Hohenzollerns??

joe

[Mike Dunn]

That is a beautiful stickpin! I have been in one of the Hohenzollern castles a couple of times and they had some wonderful items there but a small display of medals and such. I may be way off base, but I think this is more a give away type item form the powers to be instead of a patriotic stickpin. Tend to think that it could have been an anniversary or special event stickpin. The reason I say that is there are no dates or mention of an event or reunion. Kinda of generic in a great way! Hard to date for me at this time-Pre WWI maybe, but I tend to think maybe a bit later--will do some asking and see if any of my friends know. I do find it interesting that it was made in Berlin-Prussia instead of a more local jeweler and with all my stickpins-that is the first I have seen with an attactment like that. But all in all-an item I would love to add to my collection and a great find! Mike

Edited December 28, 2005 by Mike Dunn

[joe campbell]

That is a beautiful stickpin! I have been in one of the Hohenzollern castles a couple of times and they had some wonderful items there but a small display of medals and such. I may be way off base, but I think this is more a give away type item form the powers to be instead of a patriotic stickpin. Tend to think that it could have been an anniversary or special event stickpin. The reason I say that is there are no dates or mention of an event or reunion. Kinda of generic in a great way! Hard to date for me at this time-Pre WWI maybe, but I tend to think maybe a bit later--will do some asking and see if any of my friends know. I do find it interesting that it was made in Berlin-Prussia instead of a more local jeweler and with all my stickpins-that is the first I have seen with an attactment like that. But all in all-an item I would love to add to my collection and a great find! Mike

mike!

i am most impressed with your reply.

this is one of those pieces that from time to time

jump up and shriek "adopt me!!"

so these pins - or something like them - may have been

passed out as momentos of particular events relating

to house of hohenzollern?

much obliged,

joe