Schauerte & Hohfeld GAB opinions please

[kiku]

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[Wim Vangossum]

Hi,

It looks like a original S&H at first sight. However I notice very minor differences. Or am I too paranoid? Love to here some other opinions here.

Regards, Theo

[kenneth wolfe]

Hi

I personally I do not like this one. The obverse has numerous things that make me feel uncomfortable. The metal type looks wrong and I think it's a cast copy.


Kenneth

[Fahnenjunker]

I'm with Kenneth on this one. Material looks wrong and it seems to have traces of casting. And what is that strange detail between the two upper oakleaves?

[Mark McShane]

FAKE, looks like a Hero special.

Mark

[Graeme]

I agree with the concerns raised.

I don't like the finish, catch plate, and general details. Interesting to note that if this is a casting it likely was a casting of the obverse style shown in Franks book 1.26.5 Check out the flaw between the swas and bayonet.

regards
Graeme

[scott3000]

yes I would agree a cast fake

[Don D.]

I agree. Good catch guys. Hope we saved someone some money.

[Giel VW]

I agree with Mark, a hero fake.