Luft. badge help

[k1mri]

On estand, can anyone post comments about this badge? Thanks.
k1mri

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=138524
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[Lorenzo Brown]

I agree with those who questioned the badge on the E-Stand. The "BSW" Luft GCB is unknown to me and, in particular, the mark looks like the same as seen on other fake "BSW" marked Luft badges as previously discussed on this Forum.
I think the badge is a fake.

[Dave Wyatt]

Is it possible that this badge could be original just stamped with a bogus maker mark post may 45? I looks okay from the pictures.

[Frank Heukemes]

To determine that, it would be great if k1mri could post big and clear pics of obverse and reverse. The ones on e-stand are too small.

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From the small photos on the estand the badge actually looks OK. A well known type with high standing hinge and square catchplate.
The mark is another matter. As clearly shown by Lorenzo that is a known fake mark.

I******180;d also like to see some large clear pictures of the badge.

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[k1mri]

Luft. new pictures

Gentlemen, as requested larger photos of my badge in question.

[k1mri]

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[Dave Wyatt]

I'm not to familiar with these but does that look like an Osang?

[skip]

Not an Osang IMO.

I think the badge is OK. A quiet commonly encountered type that is generally accepted as authentic.
Looks like somebody wanted to push the value up with a dodgy BSW stamp.

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[Frank Heukemes]

I agree, the badge type itself is known and accepted.