opinion needed for this para badge

[madshark]

[IMG]http://tk.files.storage.msn.com/x1pw_6EGuGCxXBJOHcQDAuc9EZJgpSAiAcEI9YBhvq9JNdtDov HQiqpAj6xFoegjmm***Wyku9MtPyfK7DktBEDNftuHzMMYM_f9 FHopNulEm3Wn0R_wvAEzT7Dw34-NJuwHFqitM7H2TY[/IMG]
strange, pesonally i think this is a fake. it has junker marking at back which is first pattern, but talons is the second pattern.

[Don D.]

The color of the eagle makes me wonder what he is made of. I would have to say not a good one.

[mmiller]

Looks like the badge is trying to be a 43 zinker. If that is the case, no known authentic examples have ever had a makermark. Your example has one.

Also, as Don pointed out, the gold is not even close. The Hinge is not the correct one, either. Lot's wrong with this badge. This is not good!

Return to sender.

Regards,
Mark

Here is a textbook unmarked (as they ALL SHOULD BE) Juncker, for your files. It is side by side with a '37/ '38 style aluminum Juncker. Notice that the same die was used for both styles.

[madshark]

thanks for reply
those photos were taken in dealer's shop, i always had a bit doubt about this piece, although the price is very attractive, i didnt take it.

[Vonstigler]

Madshark,
This looks just like a fake that I have, your pictures show the colors better. Here is the thread :http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=147793