Is this thing any good?

[Eric Queen]

My dad picked this up about 20 years ago with some other stuff. I know originals were made of porcelain, but not sure if they are made in metal as well. Not my thing.

Is this real or junk? It certainly looks old and well made.

Thanks

EQ

[Willi Z.]

Good question Eric. The market is flooded with recent fakes. Not saying your dad's is one of them though. The porcelain ones are pretty rare.

I must admit though, I would expect to see sharper details on a metal one that was era made.

[Eric Queen]

Thanks Willi. I really have no idea. It has a feel that could go either way. I don't even know if original were produced in metal (bronze/brass/alloy).

I don't want to sell it as original if its not. Although it looks "old", if I had to choose, I would say

But, I am hoping someone who collects this type of thing will chime in.

Thanks again

[Jos L C]

Is this copied from a original design ?

It's hard to believe,with all the dots between the words and split-up KR ETA 'n stuff..
I personally don't know these,but if it was made after a original I think it's a bad German design..,I'm used to see better designs.
Another thing..,the bronze isn't that smooth either..
I'm curious..,with all respect I don't like it.

Jos.

[Don D.]

You would think they would have gotten the helmet right.
Don

[Eric Queen]

The design, letter placement, muted features, etc. is exact to the (accepted) original version(s) in porcelain. My gut tells me though that this is not an original piece.

Does anyone know for sure?

[erichcraciun]

Have seen these for years and >always< wondered why the Helmet is so wrong and even the position the jumper is in....

Erich

[Gary Cain]

Hi Eric,


Can you take a closeup view of the medal? it looks like there are casting bubbles in it and if so
then it is a post war reproduction for sure.

Gary

The design, letter placement, muted features, etc. is exact to the (accepted) original version(s) in porcelain. My gut tells me though that this is not an original piece.

Does anyone know for sure?