Paul Meybauer Case for Bronze Clasp for Jäger

[Richard]

Well yet another item I've bought on the stand over the years which has been deemed fake. Any opinions welcome but not much expected. What I thought was at least a reasonably safe venue now seems to point out the fakes only when I try to sell them and was silent when I bought. I now realize no venue is safe and this has soured me enough to stop collecting and start selling (that is if anything I bought over the last 40 years turns out to be real). This hobby has turned from fun to crap.
Richard V

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[Gary B]

Hi Richard,

Seb is correct. Unfortunately, this is what the community calls the "lattice" fake case. The term is derived from the pattern/grain on the case cover.

Also I do not know of, or have ever seen, a clasp case being maker marked. This was done, IMO, to enhance the case's appearance, value and make it more believable.

Gary B

[Richard]

Thanks for he information Gary. Second thing I've listed now that turned out to be questionable. This one I actually bought of the e-stand several years ago. I have many areas of interest in my collecting endeavors but I have to say that each day that goes by I have less and less interest in German militaria and spend more energy and money on my other interests. Sad state for this hobby that people are now practically needing a PhD in what they collect to avoid getting screwed. As much as I enjoy history I could never recommend anyone get into this facet of collecting.
Richard V