A fool and his money.....

[Mike Kenny]

.....but OH what a story!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/WWI-German-Richt...mZ230417633277

Regards
Mike

[wolfeknives]

This would be one of "the" Charlie's treasures then? It must be original, there is a guarantee.

[TJ Suter]

That is assuming the fool and money are fortunate enough to get together in the first place. I love this part:

"...I have been a militaria collector since 1961 and have seen my share of reproductions as well as authentic pieces."

"...my 'vibes' tell me that this is an authentic badge which was in fact owned by the Red Baron."

If he has been collecting since 1961 and really believes this was once the property of von Richthofen, I can't help but wonder what he's been doing with his time.

[TJ Suter]

Here is the badge for posterity.......

[TJ Suter]

...and the reverse......

[Will Brown]

Priceless!!! (the story of course)

[gregM]

Makes you wonder if Charlie is Charlie Snyder.

[regular122]

Looks like someone had a good time with their laser. Always wondered what those shallow crown well abominations looked like inside.

My favorite part is home made ink stamp on the bottom of the simulated leather case that dates at least to 1990. This was a joy to read Mike. Thanks for posting it. I can only imagine what Ferg will say. Steve

[Darrell]

Based on the appearance of the badge and where and when it was obtained, we feel that the odds are in favor of it having been awarded to and owned by Von Richthofen.

I'm convinced ... why not?

[streptile]

Can anyone make out the "stamp" on the bottom of that case?

[byterock]

You can also pick up an Zeppelin pilots badge for 17.50

http://cgi.ebay.com/WWI-Imperial-Ger...QQcmdZViewItem


"Guaranteed to be Original"

[VtwinVince]

Complete and utter crap

[redjames2004]

WORTHLESS CRAP!!!! I wont buy anything from that Synder guy!

[checkit]

People need to find an old engraved German shooting medal and carry it around with them, and when they see a badge like this, pull out the $12 medal and compare the quality of original period hand engraving with this cartoonish crap. Any jeweler who was this poor at engraving would have starved to death. The engraving should be downright beautiful.

[regular122]

Can anyone make out the "stamp" on the bottom of that case?

His claim: "Included is the presentation blue leatherette issue case. It measures 2 ¾” by 3 ¾” by ¾”. The bottom is maker marked ‘J. Godet & Sohn AG Berlin’."

Steve