I picked this up recently and posted it on the Luftwaffe section. It is one of those cases with the bold lettering and contained a zinc bomber pilot with very little finish remaining. Skip recommended that the case be looked at. What do you think? Thanks, Richard
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Uuumm, I can see why Skippy elected a thought or two on this:
- Odd looking designation, this was my first concern, I've not seen one like it and it looks more 'applied' than stamped in.
- Outer covering in this stimpled effect, I think a first for me on a clasp case.
Personally considering all and more, I think it could very well be ok.
The base is a genuine sure enough, that dosen't swing my opinion though.
The outer covering I like, the catch I'm comfortable with not being of a more modern era in a reproduction sense - it looks like a period sorts to me if honest.
I'm 51/49 in it's favour but not 101% sure, again, one of those examples you need in hand really and even to conduct a test or two (black light)Comment
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Nice one Richard
....I have the same one....
Martin
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Marcus - The designation is definately stamped into the material and not applied. If you would like, I would be happy to send the case to you to look at and assess in hand. If interested, just send me an email with your address. Personally I feel very good about it. I purchased it without even trying to take out the inner cover. I was pleased later to see the manufacturer designation.
MDJ - I expect yours is similarly marked on the interior; does yours come off? Here is a image of the reverse of the clasp. Does yours match this set-up as well?
Two badges from the same maker with the same case. Two good ones or two fakes? I fell very good about the clasp and I suppose you do as well so the body of evidence looks positive.
Thanks,
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Richard,
Mine has the same interior matching number like yours....They are identical.
The glue doesnt glow under Black light.
I am positive about it....so was Detlev Niemann..
Best
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oh btw.. Mine badge is a an marked Osang...
But it didnt came with the case because it doesnt fit tight in it..Comment
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Thanks Richard ,
I'm more of the inclination it is ok the more I look at it. I'm certainly more convinced than not and I don't say that lightly - I'm off to Stuttgart soon I'll see if I can find one the same over there too.
A 631 base for a KB made one is correct (I beleive the KB pattern as for many other cases also comes unmarked as indeed there are other makers also.
Kr
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