I need Gregg's opinion

[TabsTabs1964]

Hi mates. Hi Gregg.

I found this today on eBay.
What do you think about it?













Thanks to all the Imperials, in advance.

Santi

[Chopperman]

Hi Santi,
Sorry to say that it's a fake. I have one just like it.
I would love to find an original but in all my years of collecting, I have never
seen an original in person and have only seen maybe 2 or 3 online that I
believe were the real deal.

Originals are rare. Really rare with only about 1000 ever awarded.

[TabsTabs1964]

OMG !
Well, I hope nobody buys it. Its price is 695 euros, about 770 US dollars

[CBH]

Just as an observation, real .800 silver shouldn't have that green tarnish, that is more often found on copper and brass.

And a question , what is this awarded for?

[HPL2008]

And a question , what is this awarded for?

It's the 1914 clasp to the 1870 EK II (same as there was a 1939 clasp to the 1914 EK).

Due to the long time between the two award periods, this was a very rare decoration, with all recipients at least in their sixties.

Because of its rarity and desirability, the clasp is heavily faked.

[Chopperman]

One article I read quoted an award number of 916 however that
has been the subject of debate for years.

I've had my copy for 15 years. It is made from 800 silver and has glass
enameling. Whoever forged these did a wonderful job. Mine is the one
fake that I just can't let go of, but it is fake none the less.

The problem with them is this-- If I were to have bought one everytime I came across
one on ebay or a dealer's site. I would probably own all 916.

mine--

[CBH]

Thank you Gentlemen, you learn something new every day.
Something new to look for!

[Chopperman]

Just a quick add - on.


They do make good photo props. I used mine in this picture from
about 10 years ago.