Lazy M on RZM - Any Basis?

[Military]

Does the argument that the lazy M on the RZM still exist today or has it been refuted? I understand many years ago there was a debate as to whether the RZM should have two circles or just one.

How about the lazy M?

an example with credits to Fluglehrer.

[Military]

Another example - this is on the e-stand now.
I will remove this if asked.

Credits: MILITARYMAN1000

[colin davie]

What exactly is a "lazy M"?.. is it because the "M" splays out at the bottom?

In the following link there is an HJ pin just after half way down the page marked "No25" and RZM,.... n.b. is not the M1/25 badge on the same page but the earlier badge further down with the prongs, I have the same badge in pin form.... is this a "lazy M"?

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...25#post2564979

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[Richard]

If by lazy M you mean that the outside legs are not straight up and down but canted outwardly, this is an accepted RZM mark.
Richard V

[Military]

i am not very clear about this as well. lets wait for other members to chime in.

[Scott C.]

Reference the opening photo: I've not seen an RZM mark on a DLV piece before...

[Ed.Anderson,Jr.]

That's because it's a 60's FAKE. Regards, Ed.

[John T]

Exactly first piece is caca second piece looks okay...

[Military]

Gentlemen,

i appreciate your opinions on the badge. I'd like to resume the discussion whether the lazy M stamp means that the item is a fake piece?

[John T]

I do not think it means the piece is fake, I think the piece has to be evaluated on a piece by piece basis...also double and single circles are both okay...I think the straight up "M" is the more often seen but you will see correct pieces with slanted sides.

Best,

J

[Military]

Thanks John.

so what does the term Lazy M imply?
It has been referred to by several collectors.

Unlike the Lazy 2 on RKs, this Lazy M means differently?

[ramon]

Here is a classic RZM logo as evidenced on my PPK.