1914 replacement EK I and 1957er Spange zum EK des Weltkrieges

[HPL2008]

Here are two recent additions to my 1957er collection: A replacement 1914 Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse [Iron Cross 1st Class] (obviously not a 1957er as such, but made parallel to those during the same period) and a 1957er Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/18 I. Klasse [Clasp to the Iron Cross of the World War 1914/18 1st Class]. These pieces are not connected: They were purchased separately, but I decided to feature them in one thread as they go together so well.


Obverse and reverse view:






Obverse and reverse views of the 1914 EK I. It's an early piece with solid hingeblock and nice polished edges and frosting:








Obverse and reverse views of the clasp. This is a late piece with a locking catch:








As always, all comments are welcome.

[Wilko]

Two very nice items there. I do like the fresh finish to these 1957'ers even though I don't have one myself, YET.
Wilko

[carpediem]

Andreas, you have been finding some really nice '57er pieces! I am sure your collection when taken in total is quite a sight to behold! Thanks for sharing these items with us!

[Nick Hessens]

Nice new additions my friend. The EK1 is a keeper.

Regards,
Nick

[Watchdog]

Very nice Andreas,

I do like the '57 awards and as I have said before I greatly approve of the reasoning behind them.

I have been looking out for the spange for some time and I am sure I will capture one at some point.

Don't think I have ever seen the modern replacement Imperial EK though.

Thanks for showing

Regards

Mark