German Cross in Gold- Opinions please

[alphared6]

I've been offered this. Looks good but I thought I seek some opinions:

[Joe D]

Save your money, it's a reproduction.

[alphared6]

Save your money, it's a reproduction.

Joe:
What did you key on that gives it away? Educate me here.

[Joe D]

Joe:
What did you key on that gives it away? Educate me here.

Everything, just do a forum search and compare yours to the many originals posted. You will start to notice the difference. To answer your question though, the RZM tag.

[alphared6]

To answer your question though, the RZM tag.

The RZM tag? Did not these badges pass under the eye of the RZM?

[ErichS]

This is a fake. RZM tags were for Party decorations and supplies and not Military awards.

[Dietrich Maerz]

Yes, it is a fake.

Dietrich

[alphared6]

Okay ... there's some useful information! Thank you all!

[Mr.Jerry D]

Here is a real one:

[alphared6]

Ahhhh ... thank you!
Is the back ground material on that a tanish color (as it appears here) or field gray?

[Mr.Jerry D]

Field Grey

[tgn]

Here's another real one...Tom

Oh, this one might be going to the SOS with me...

[tgn]

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[alphared6]

Whats the consensus on this piece?

[Dave Kane]

Check your PM box!