Looking at 1957 High Seas Fleet Badge - Real or Fake?

[leproc]

Hello! I'm happy to have joined this forum because I've heard of the expertise of the people here. I was looking to buy this 1957 High Seas Fleet Badge from an Ebay seller who is known for pin / badge selling for around $40-$50.

I have two questions:

-Is this a real, authentic 1957 High Seas Fleet badge?

-Is $40-$50 a fair deal for such an item?

Here are the pics:








Thanks again! I just want to make sure I'm getting the real deal since militaria is easily forged.

[Nigel N]

Hi, and welcome to the forum!!
To be honest, I am not too keen on this high seas fleet badge.......
It could be a very late S&L made piece (the quality of those isn't great) but the details look soft, like it may be a casting, and the finish applied to the piece don't look to me, to be typical for S&L!!
My advice would be not too buy this one, and instead look for another, preferably earlier piece on which there is no doubt!!!
-Nigel

[leproc]

That's why I come to this forum...for expert advice. Thank you for letting me know about this!

[Skyhawk]

Hi,

Welcome to the 57er section of the WAF! I am with Nigel on this badge. Best case it is a very late S&L with some type of artificial wear, worst case......... a cast fake. The detail is not crisp, and I do not like what I see at the 1-2 o'clock position on the inner portion of the badge wreath. I really would like to see an image of this badge "on edge". You will be able to find a better example, in roughly the same price range with a little effort and luck!

Best,

Jeff

[leproc]

Thanks again for responding!

I'll keep looking then since the real WW2-era High Seas Fleet badge is expensive.

[Tim C]

Hi, I just saw this get listed, it seems like an early 57' HSF but I am definitely no expert, so will will let the real experts have their say.

I will add a caveat that I have bought some British items off this seller in the past, and have always found him to be a top notch seller with those items.

Cheers, Tim

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scarce-Ger...4AAOSwSlBYuHQR