German Cross in Gold

[patrice]

I had this badge for quite some times and I was wondering if it is 100% original ?
The maker is by Klein 134.

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[robert60446]

Oh Man,

Based on “1941” date it looks like a fake to me! I’m sorry…I hope, that i'm wrong...

[robert60446]

This should help you as well: Deutsche Kreuze (Klein 134) diameter is: 63.00mm, weight: 44.00g.

[robert60446]

Patrice,
You should ask the Mods, to transfer your post to the Crosses of the Wehrmacht section so you will have more answers…

[David Sims]

Per Detlev

For what it's worth, I bought a cased 134 DK from Detlev Niemann about four years ago. Your badge and mine look like twin sisters. But again, it's always in the details and holding/massaging the piece usually is the deciding the factor. Looking at my Guantee of Authenticity, perhaps what Detlev wrote might help and/or be of interest as you ponder yours:

Measurement: W: 63,13 mm H: 63,20 mm Weight: 44,27 g

[robert60446]

For what it's worth, I bought a cased 134 DK from Detlev Niemann about four years ago. Your badge and mine look like twin sisters. But again, it's always in the details and holding/massaging the piece usually is the deciding the factor. Looking at my Guantee of Authenticity, perhaps what Detlev wrote might help and/or be of interest as you ponder yours:

Measurement: W: 63,13 mm H: 63,20 mm Weight: 44,27 g

David,
Is your date “1941” looks the same as on the Patrice DKiG? Could you post some pictures please?

[patrice]

Thanks David and Robert for the feedback.

It would really help if we could see the "1941" mark on the wreath.

I would also like to send my badge to an expert that could evaluate its authenticity.
Anyone has a name of a US expert that I could send it to ?

[tom hansen]

Send it to Bill Shea. If you posted very detailed pics of the "134" stamp, that would be helpful, as the difference in the fakes is quite apparent there.

[patrice]

This is the best that my digital camera can do.

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Close up but it is hard to tell since there is some patina on it.