Demjansk help!!!

[mvm71]

Hello Guys,

I purchased this from Dion last year as original and now I'm being told it's a fake. Can you guys help??? Shields are very tough and not my area of expertise, your expert opinions would be of great assistance.

I'm told it's a faked because a "bent prop" version of this shield should not have rust on the reverse.

Help is appreciated.

Thank
Mike

[hlynur76]

Lovely Ironsheet Demjansk. Original imo

This type is where the "Serif J" Copy comes from.

[mvm71]

That's good news, I always believed it to be original. More opinions should confirm it.

All the best,
Mike

Lovely Ironsheet Demjansk. Original imo

This type is where the "Serif J" Copy comes from.

[Christopher G.]

I agree an original...

Regards,
Chris G.

[Pascal H.]

Hi Mike,
Don't worry. Your shield is 100% original.
The well known fake with the serif "J" and moving prop is in fact based on the original you are showing.
As for the rust, all except 1 type of Demjansk shields are made from iron sheet so rust is very common on these shields.

Here is a comparing of the original with the fake.

Kr
Pascal

[mvm71]

Your the expert Pascal, thanks to you and all the other members who commented. I've found that shields can be tricky and this one was no different.

That's why I love the forum.

All the best and thanks again,
Mike