1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. Klasse Deumer

[Chrish124]

My latest acquisition. It is marked L11.

[Ullergaard]

Lovely spange!
Congrats..

[rbminis]

Sorry to inform you but, this one is a copy.
You can compare with an original Deumer screw back here.
1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse 1914, Wilhelm Deumer, Screw Back.
And an original pin back here.
1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1st Klasse 1914 - Duemer L/11 (EK1 Spange )
Or here.
1939 Spange zum Eisernen Kreuzes 1er Klasse 1914, L/11, Wilhelm Deumer
Ralph.

[Chrish124]

I went back to the military antique museum, and they were quite bummed that they didn't catch that it was a fake, and refunded me no problem. now to find a good 1st class Spange.......

[Woolgar]

Well spotted Ralph!
Chris, as the forum has saved you a wadge of cash maybe you should join as a member and support us ?

Nick

[humble collector]

I'm happy the museum was accommodating, and you were able to return it

[rbminis]

Well spotted Ralph!
Chris, as the forum has saved you a wadge of cash maybe you should join as a member and support us ?

Nick

I'd be happy with a thank you for now Nick.
Ralph.

[Chrish124]

Fortunately they take their reputation very seriously, not all dealers are that honest.