Possible fake NSDAP Party Pin M1/128

[jray2986]

Just picked this up from a militaria collector in Austria and insisted than it was authentic. IMO it looks and feels like a fake. It is slightly larger and heavier than an orginal M1/128, I have posted pic's for comparison. It is 24 mm wide compared to 23 mm orginal. Would like some opinions on this..

[jray2986]

M1/128

[jray2986]

M1/128

[James Noble]

jray,
Go with your gut on this one. I also believe it's a fake.

[jray2986]

Fake M1/128

James
Thay are getting better at making these fakes, the collector told me it came from a warehouse in Austria,, I saw another one of these for sale at a reputable website..LOOK OUT

[John C]

Hi,

I agree it doesnt look good.

John

[James Noble]

James
Thay are getting better at making these fakes, the collector told me it came from a warehouse in Austria,, I saw another one of these for sale at a reputable website..LOOK OUT

jray,
The collector most likely wasn't lying about the warehouse after all the faker has to store these somewhere before he sells them. But your right they are getting better with the details on these badges but once you know what to look for there are at least four points that say fake.