1939 BAR TO IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS (COPY)

This is made of white brass with correct silver finish---satin white with burnished high lights. The medal is probably a fine quality investment casting judging by the e...   more

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5TH DON COSSACK BADGE

Comparison of recognized original and type accepted as a copy. Copy and original made of poor quality aluminum alloy, copy with non-magnetic pin. Minute detail differen...   more

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ARMY PARATROOP BADGE FAKE

This is a fairly good cast copy of an original. The original was disassembled and copied by investment casting (lost wax process). The material is probably a tin or ant...   more

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FAKE AIR CREW BADGE, JMME

This has been identified on the forums as one of the fairly recent copies. It is copper alloy but has been aged and looks like it is made of zinc.
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FAKE AIRCREW BADGE

This is an investment casting, two pieces rivetted together, W. Deumer, Lüdenscheid mark. The finish on the eagle is incorrect and several other points give this one awa...   more

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FAKE ARMY PARATROOP BADGE

Second pattern aluminum badge, unmarked, steel pin, weight 14,57 grams, wreath 54,52x52,17mm, 4,27mm thick. Differs from originals in several details. In my opinion thi...   more

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FAKE ARMY PARATROOPER BADGE, ALUMINUM

Juncker mark. This is in my opinion a fake. The detail on the eagle is different and not as crisp as on an original. Finish is correct type (anodized) but not like the...   more

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FAKE CZECH BRONZE TANK BADGE

These are said to have been given out in several grades depending on the rank of the individual and are qualification badges. The original is heavier, with completely di...   more

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FAKE GERMAN TABLE MEDAL

This is a large (3" diameter) copy of a non-portable or table medal. It is a good example of high quality sand casting of fair quality investment (lost wax) casting. Th...   more

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FAKE GLIDER PILOT BADGE, DEUMER

Copper alloy, 20,15 grams, height 54,70mm, width 40,17mm. Included is data from Niemann on another Deumer Glider Badge copy for comparison of dimensions and weight....   more

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FAKE INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE

This is a cast copy with no finish. Primary giveaway are the fine surface pits from the plaster mold (note that much finer quality casting is possible!). Flat on the ba...   more

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FAKE INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE, RUDOLF SOUVAL

Made between the end of the War and the 1970's. The silver plating did not adhere in some of the deep recesses indicating the zinc was mechanically cleaned before platin...   more

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FAKE INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE, RUDOLF SOUVAL

Small (about 2.6mm high) raised "R.S." mark, zinc badge with traces of original silver plating, poor trim (eagle's beak area). Dies are same as used for the other Souval...   more

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FAKE IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS, SOLID CASTING

This cross was cast in one piece. Detail is somewhat crude. It has a non-magnetic ribbon loop. The edges are painted with aluminum paint. This is a fine quality casti...   more

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FAKE K98K BOLT NUMBERS

There are several people in the US that take mismatch rifles (which may be 100% original and as captured) and renumber them to make money, often doubling or tripling the ...   more

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FAKE K98K FLOOR PLATE NUMBERS

On the magazine housing, the faker would have had to file a trough in the metal to remove the old number without disturbing the original eagle/135 inspection mark, so he ...   more

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FAKE K98K FRONT BAND NUMBER

The cold blue, difference in texture of the finish caused by hand polishing with emery cloth and lack of normal metal markings from the way the parts were handled plus th...   more

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FAKE K98K MIDDLE BAND NUMBERS

The faker is not usually able to file or sand the old numbers off a complex surface like this without making it obvious what has happened, so he has resorted once again t...   more

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FAKE LUFTWAFFE AIR CREW BADGE, BSW

This has been identified on the forums as a fairly recent, excellent quality fake. The finish is excellent and the pin assembly is excellent. See also the JMME Air Crew ...   more

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FAKE MINESWEEPER BADGE, JUNCKER

Stamped "C.E.JUNCKER, BERLIN SW68", center area did not take because of depression in middle of water spout. Copper alloy, no magnetic parts, circular end cut to flatten...   more

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FAKE NAT. SOC. FRAUENSCHAFT MEMBER PIN

Large (45mm) size, enamel on tombak, silver finish gone, marked "GES.GESCH.". Note artificial aging/blackening, difference in detail (lettering, corners) from original. N...   more

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FAKE PARTISAN WARFARE BADGE IN SILVER

Bought in 1999 from a dealer in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for cash at a Georgia Show.  The 2 dealers from Port St. Lucie were sharing resources and each now say theother w...   more

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FAKE SNIPER PATCH IN SILVER

High relief hand embroidered patch. Colors are not quite right including the backing; resembles something a family member might have made for a soldier. This one has s...   more

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FAKE SOVIET PARTISAN WARFARE BADGE FIRST CLASS

Original made of silver, 32mm diameter. Copy apparently also made of silver and produced by mediocre investment (lost wax) casting. There are higher quality investment ...   more

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FAKE SS CAP EAGLE

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FAKE SS CAP SKULL INSIGNIA

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FAKE SS HOLSTER FOR WALTHER PP

This is a postwar police PP holster, black leather with chromed crossstrap loops made perhaps as late as the 1990's that has had a large Party eagle stamped on the flap--...   more

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FAKE SS OFFICER'S BLACK SERVICE DRESS CAP

An old fake, owner's name typed on a Nazi typewriter with runic SS symbol. Black velvet midband, rather cheap black cloth top, piping flouresces blue and is not the type...   more

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FAKE TANK ASSAULT BADGE, LASER CUT DIE

Made probably by pantographing an original badge with a laser. The detail on the obverse is near perfect requiring close observation to see the fine swirls and lines lef...   more

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GAU ESSEN BADGE IN GOLD (COPY)

There are to date only records of 4 of these being awarded and known originals are precious metal and have a fine mark but no maker mark. There are some existing that va...   more

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GERMAN WINTER TRIGGER DEVICE FOR K98K

Marked "Mod.98" and "s". Apparently made by the original manufacturer or at least from the tooling. These were often found on sniper rifles because they make a much smo...   more

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GERMAN WW2 STEEL SCOPE SIGHT CANS

Several years ago someone found a bunch (maybe 200?) of assorted German WW2 steel scope cans for side rail, turret, etc., rifles. Rumor mongers labelled them East Europe...   more

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INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE (FAKE)

Stamped sheet copper alloy, silver plated, very nice quality. Said to be British made. Unique catch made of square stock tapering to a point....   more

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Certificate of Authenticity Included

LABOR CORPS FLAG BEARER GORGET, FAKE

Probably produced from the original dies. The lettering is not sharp (die worn). Originals did not have colored insignia. Chain and RAD insignia aluminum, shield nicke...   more

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LABOR CORPS STREIFENDIENST GORGET, FAKE

Worn by the Labor Corps (RAD) courtesy patrols that made sure the men behaved themselves off duty. This has a polished aluminum shield with matte aluminum insignia and l...   more

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NARVIK SHIELD FAKE

This is a poured copper or red brass casting. The color on the reverse is that of freshly poured copper or red brass with splatters (raised droplets) where more molten m...   more

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NSKK CAP INSIGNIA (FAKE)

This is an old fake, machine embroidered on blue felt. Not for sale....   more

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SOVIET BOGHDAN KHELMITSKY ORDER SECOND CLASS

This is a near perfect copy, aged with a nice patina and what would be normal wear. Would lead one to think it was made at the Soviet mint. Only minor difference is in ...   more

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SS SLEEVE EAGLE (CAMOUFLAGE) FAKE

Machine woven, light tan on black. Eagle with "crew-cut", wingspread 79mm....   more

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SS SLEEVE EAGLE FAKE

Machine woven, light gray on black. Eagle with "crew-cut", wingspread 79mm....   more

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TANK DESTRUCTION BADGE COPY (GERMAN WW2)

The ORIGINAL is 87mm (3.5") long (length could vary a bit), 26mm high (height will be consistent). It has a blued stamped sheet steel tank emblem mounted on a steel back...   more

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WAFFEN-SS BLACK OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP (FAKE)

Everything on this cap is post-WW2 manufacture with the exception of perhaps the 2 buttons. RB Nr mark is a fake. Black wool with gray cotton cloth lining....   more

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