A fool and his money.....

[PaulMann]

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.

..this looks to be cast engraving?

[streptile]

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

Oh, yeah. Thanks Steve. I guess I didn't bother to read it closely .

[Claudius]

This is pathetic. It isn't an ebay listing...it’s a cry for help.

Unfortunately someone is going to pay a lot of money before this seller gets the psychiatric help he needs.

[juoneen]

Most of all of richthofens stuff he wore was taken off him when he was shot down, by canadian an australian forces. I have read many of the auction lists of items he had,actual souvenier hunters now passed away from the actual day picked up and never have mentioned anything like this ,or has ever been seen ... especially in a photo.
He had left all his other stuff back at his jagsta, and his family retained his awards and trophies(his brother lothar, and family after lothars death). I also doubt the validity of this badge, and der rittermeister militaria may know much about his awards , as imperial german items are his forte.
I may just ask him myself , to see what he has to say, but im sure it will be more than likely the same opinions as stated here. Could this have been a comemerative badge made for some other reason?

[Ammersee]

Could this have been a comemerative badge made for some other reason?

Yes, it's a P.T. Barnum commemorative. "There's a sucker born every minute". Ammersee

[Dr. Strangelove]

Suckers

I know this negative thread was started to keep People like me from Bidding on this "Once in a Lifetime Opportunity" to own this Treasure. Scheme all you want but I am bidding this to 6 Figures, stand back and watch as I become the Envy of the Militaria World !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hartigan]

I know this negative thread was started to keep People like me from Bidding on this "Once in a Lifetime Opportunity" to own this Treasure. Scheme all you want but I am bidding this to 6 Figures, stand back and watch as I become the Envy of the Militaria World !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy sh^& its a set-up!! The conspiracy has been revealed in front of our eyes! Go for the badge-May the richest guy get it
Shame on the unethical collectors who try to prevent any potential buyers from increasing the bid for this unique piece

[Biro]

My favourite bit from Charlies ebay sales pitch...

...."Note to all bidders: I have been asked "What is your 'gut feeling' regarding whether or not this badge belonged to Von Richthofen?"...

The way I answer this question is that my 'VIBES' tell me that this is an authentic badge which was in fact owned by the Red Baron."....

My vibes....

I'll be sure to request a 'VOA' from Detlev next time I buy something from him.

[Steve Campbell]

I know this isn't the real thing because I have all of the Red Baron's medals. Picked em up last week on Ebay.

[1corps]

Steve Campbell;3740381]I know this isn't the real thing because I have all of the Red Baron's medals. Picked em up last week on Ebay.[/QUOTE]




Steve, that makes all mine fake then that I got 2 weeks before!!! Mike.

P.S. - Since when did e-bay start having fakes on their site

[stross]

Wow, even for a newbie this is laughable - although it's good to know the names of some of these eBay sellers.

If I had the same "vibes" as this guy, I'd be off to the doctor and then quickly cancelling that return trip to Tiajuana.

[PaulMann]

lol!

"My vibes....

I'll be sure to request a 'VOA' from Detlev next time I buy something from him.
__________________
BIRO"

[John F.]

That is assuming the fool and money are fortunate enough to get together in the first place.

I always thought the saying went... "a fool and his money are soon partying"

It makes you wonder how people who can knowing screw someone over and still sleep comfortable at night?

[DasRick]

hey guys its not that far fetched! I own the PPK that Hitler shot himself with. I personally think it genuinely belonged to him. It just feels right when you hold it in your hand and examine it up close.

[Don D.]

You are joking, right?