I just purchased this from a collector friend (and can return it for a refund). My friend acquired it along with several items from a veteran's family. All the other items are original. In addition, this item was taken to the SOS and was given a thumbs up by an acknowledged authority. However, it is a variation different than the so-called "textbook" version. With the strong provenance plus the positive feedback at the SOS, I am strongly inclined to think it is original. Nevertheless, I am posting it here for further opinions. All comments are welcome and your feedback is much appreciated.
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Here's a view of the reverse. Thanks in advance for any feedback. -
Looks good to me.Comment
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Hello,
Here is one I got with 3 others directly from a vet family in Eupen - Belgium. Very similar of yours if not the same.
Anyways, they are so much unknown, are they also faked ? I hope no....Comment
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Thanks Gary and Fsoq. I greatly appreciate your feedback.Comment
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Here's one of which I've had for 40+ yearsComment
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Very nice Texas. Thanks for showing yours.Comment
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Is the group consesus that the item is authentic?Originally posted by Texasuberalles View Post
I'd want to know before I put it on the e-stand.Comment
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Your example is original IMO.Comment
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These are faked, and from what I understand, the fakes are very well made. The only obvious difference is the size of the piece. This is not a comment on the badges presented here, but only a comment regarding the question of fakes.
ErichFestina lente!Comment
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I'm looking for any more comments before I put on e-stand.Last edited by Texasuberalles; 11-29-2016, 07:20 PM.Comment
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It's unlikely that you will ever get a definitive answer, due to the rarity, and the fact that even these 3 are fairly different from each other. Whomever buys such an item is taking a risk, but that's the nature of exceedingly rare items.Comment
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I would say repro, because you do not have the stitching on the inside and outside of the outer circleComment
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Which of the examples shown are you making this comment about?Originally posted by steve reckefus View Post
Post # ?? 1, 4, or 6??Comment
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