Fake R3 EK1 :

[Douglas 5]

As Ben had just shown the original R3 EK1s - I am putting up a thread with Fake R3 EK1s and frame - pin variations .

Original R3 EK1 types can be seen here . http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=701483

When doing a search in the search box one will now get all the fake R3s in one thread .
The - fakes - below are some I have on file . Some pictures are better than others and I do want to point out that these are - not all - of the variations . Some may be Frankensteins - some not ... mostly hard ware variations .

I arbitrarly numbered the pictures .
If you have better pictures - or - ones not shown - please post here to have them all together .

Thanks Douglas

[Douglas 5]

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[Douglas 5]

and 2 more:

[Douglas 5]

If you have others ... add now .

Douglas

[freeman]

Good job Douglas,thank you.
Regards
Michael

[ben bijker]

Good idea, Douglas!

[streptile]

Good idea

The most dangerous fakes are those that use real R3 cores from EK2s. In this case the determination must be made based on the frame and the hardware.

I have seen a few of these.

[ben bijker]

Here's one of those, posted it in the fake gallery as well.

Deschler core and frame, souval-ish backplate and hardware.
Currently on militaria321 for 750 E...

[Tony T-S]

So they've used an EKII core and front frame with a Souval back plate and pin or just Souval style? The newbee like me would have not hope.

[ben bijker]

It looks like a new backplate with original Souval hardware, judging by the sloppy soldering and the color of the backplate.
These crosses are dangerous.

Should you ever consider buying one: if they are not the same as the 3 examples shown in the "R3 originals thread" , don't buy!!
You will get burned !

[Tony T-S]

Ben, they even copy 57er medals, which I find completely crazy ... this is a hard sport to play. This reference you guys are providing is invaluable. A huge thanks

[ben bijker]

You're welcome Tony.

Fora like this one are very good for sharing info.
It has saved me a lot of money too!

Actually they even fake day rally badges, although most of the originals cost less then $20....