Comments - Opinions - LW FJ Badge

[Hauptmann]

Any comments/Opinions about this LW FJ Badge? Maker? It weighs approximately 36 grams and is very vaulted. Sorry about the shadows, but if I use flash, it "whites out" the details.

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Photo 5 - I would love any comments, opinions, etc. Thanks!

[heinrich66]

Fake!
This type of eagle is used on many FJ copies, most with marker marks!

Greetings

Heinrich

[Hauptmann]

REALLY???? ARE YOU DEAD SURE???? I want to make darn sure.

52 X 42mm Wreath
Nickel-silver Wreath
36.5 grams

Look in A. Husken 1999; ORDEN UND EHRENZEICHEN 1871 - 1945; PAGE 338 ITEM 60,39a. Looks like an exact match to me.

Sorry, I don't mean to sound defensive. If there is a concensus that it is fake...good enough for me. I bought this a few years ago from a WELL KNOWN and reputable dealer at a MAX show. If it is a fake, then someone got's some splaining to do!!!

[John Hodgin]

Hi Erich,

Start a new thread and post these photos on the Badge Forum, it will be viewed by more badge 'experts' there. It is bothersome that it is unmarked, not normal for a seemingly early badge.

Regards,
John

[Hauptmann]

I will do that. Thanks! It just looks an aweful lot like a GH Osang to me.

[Willi Z.]

Erich, many of the badge knowledgeable guys come here to view FJ badges too. So, just hang in there and you will receive plenty of comments in due time. I have a few "concerns" about your badge too. Guys like Lorenzo will give you more details.

Willi

[Dan T]

Forgive me but is the head a little "bulbous"...hasn't quite got the mean glare of some of those adlers!

[John Hodgin]

Hi dan,

The meanest are Junckers, my favorite....

[John Hodgin]

Deumers are more polite....

Erich,

The feathers on your eagle are very detailed, however the patina of the eagle reminds me of a casting.....

Regards,
John

[Hauptmann]

Thanks guys. I had my suspicions which is why I posted the badge here. I appreciate your honest feedback and opinions.....Looks like I need to make a call. moremad