strange KVK 2nd class

[mpiering]

Hi, I got this KVK 2nd class without swords. Is it a fake?

Thanks, Michael

[Tom B]

IMO yes...If not ?? Tom

[Tony T-S]

From the front it looks to be cast from the pitting. Not up to the usual crisp standards I think.

[Tiger88]

It looks . . . odd, for lack of a better word. The funny date, the thick bandring, the pebbling in some places. If it's a fake it's a good one though.

//Thomas

[Tiger88]

It seems almost all the pointed edges have taken a beating. Does it feel soft?

//Thomas

[Tiger88]

Sorry for all the posts, but another thought just hit me. Could it be spanish made?
Did they make these at all?

[Oberst Rudel]

Sorry for all the posts, but another thought just hit me. Could it be spanish made?
Did they make these at all?

Hi the spanish made are totally different....this one for me looks very odd in all the details...best Oberst.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/Foru...d.php?p=902582

[Tiger88]

Well, they certainly look different Thanks for the info Oberst!

//Thomas

[mpiering]

Thank you very much for your replies.
The KVK feels softer than the normal zinc or tombac pieces.

BR, Michael

[Tiger88]

Then it's most certainly not period made. I can't find anything like anywhere, so probably a copy.

//Thomas

[kriztof]

Oh boy, things must be getting desperate if these are starting to be copied/faked


Chris