EK2 Spange By Ziemer & Sohne

An EK2 Spange By Ziemer & Sohne, constructed in silvered tombac.  The obverse depicts the German National Eagle with outstretched wings, above a bar embossed “1939”, with a nice polished patina.

The reverse is unmarked but attributed to Ziemer & Sohne, complete with all four prongs.  The EK2 spange is free of damage or repairs, with the original WW1 EK2 black and white ribbon in very good condition.

 

Product ID: 5288

£450.00

Out of stock

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EK2 Spange By Ziemer & Sohne

The EK2 Spange was reinstituted on 1st September 1939, by Adolf Hitler to recognise personnel who had earned the 1914 Iron Cross during WW1 and whose actions in WW2 merited being awarded the iron cross again.

There were two patterns of spange issued, both of which included the German National Eagle and swastika, with outstretched wings, over a bar with the date “1939”.  The first-class award had a pin attached or screw back, so it could be worn on the uniform pocket.  The second class spange had two or four prongs on the reverse and was affixed to a WW1 Iron Cross 1914 black and white ribbon.

One-Piece Iron Cross Spange

In addition to the aforementioned patterns, another scarce version exists attached to an Iron Cross 1914 one-piece construction, which was privately made and often faked.