Cholm Shield, real or a good fake???

[Geyuserrectus]

Hi folks!!

I saw this cholm shield in an auction. I think the back looks good, but what´s about the front??? All opinions are welcome. Is there a possibility to be real???

Regards

Thomas

[Geyuserrectus]

Again the front

[Geyuserrectus]

The back

[pantherv]

Looks like a Floch copy to me Thomas..

Best...Peter

[Pascal H.]

It not only looks like a Floch fake it is most definite a Floch fake.

KR
Pascal

[Geyuserrectus]

Thanks, Peter and Pascal!!!

I hate these flochs.

Regards

Thomas

[hlynur76]

May I ask, what is the Floch characteristic on shields? I guess he have copyed most of them.

For noob like me, I see the wide prong on the backside that I would say that this shield is not orginal.

[pantherv]

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May I ask, what is the Floch characteristic on shields? I guess he have copyed most of them.

For noob like me, I see the wide prong on the backside that I would say that this shield is not orginal.

I guess the main characteristics that give this copy away is the poor/grainy finish on the shield and as you say, the prongs that are used.
The detail on the shield is not as good as an original and the detail/shape on area's like the Eagles head aren't right either although it's a good copy and unless you've handled an original you could easily get caught on one of these.

Hope that helps......Peter

[Steve P]

Excellent thread and discussion...thanks for posting it chaps.

[hlynur76]

No, I have not handle a real one yet and These are pretty rear imo.

But If I was going to buy a Cholm S. I would study the peace realy well before I buy.