Armelabzeichen der MG-Scharfschutzen-Formationen

[Brian S]

I haven't caused a controversy yet in this forum, so here's one I'm sure you'll all enjoy!

First, the man wearing the badge. They were indeed worn and I don't think all that rare. Indeed, they were part of the uniform.

My take on the uniform is of a Hauptman, Garde-Gren.-Rpt. 2. EK1 on breast.

[Brian S]

An enlargement of the area in question.

[Brian S]

Now let's kick off the controversy! One of these came with the picture, the other didn't. I still think both are original, but that's where I suppose it starts to heat up.

Both badges magnetic, front and back.

[Brian S]

The back of the top badge;

[Brian S]

Have to make sure not to screw up the order of these... Back, or logo of bottom badge (or is that Berlin spelled wrong, no that's another thread...);

[Tony & Kaiser]

Beautiful

What a beautiful tunic. I wonder what happened to it?
http://www.kaisersbunker.com

[Brian S]

I thought you had Kaiser wrapped up in it? Hope you took the badge off first.

[Chris Boonzaier]

All looks fine to me.
If you find one of those neat WW1 EK award docs with the badge pictured on the top, give me a call

[Brian S]

Here's an update with all three photos.

[Brian S]

...and as a final update, we can conclusively say the top badge is a fake. The mm is exactly like the EK1 combo fake that burned the very best and brightest, except Frank...

[Peter J.]

Hi Brian.

Could it be a re-strike? . Just kidding, great information

KR
Peter

[Brian S]

...and in MY book, still no good!