Josef 'Sepp' Allerberger... Sniper Badge(Niemann).

[tystgaard]

Today from DN update

Josef 'Sepp' Allerberger lot. Detlev Niemann... Sold for 1500 euros in seconds after update. I myself tried with out luck to purchase. I am not a expert on these sniperbadges.... But this kind of items attached to a famous sniper like Allerberger... I guess that it where a very VERY good deal for a happy buyer.

http://www.detlev-niemann.de/en/catalog/125/0/1756.html

Any comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bye the way... have anyone some information on if Allerberger is still alive???

:-)Nicolai

[Opio]

Yes, a fantastic group, but is it real?:

The photos:

[jacquesf]

Man that would be a leap of faith? Jacques

[PAB_Collector]

I'm not liking that badge (thread, stitching, pattern, color), or the attribution to Allerberger, what is the provenance? 1500 euro? Right..

Detlev always seems to sell these patches with the cord/stitched borders missing.

[Jeff V]

Be thankful you missed out on this piece. The sniper badge is a well known fake produced in Germany in the 80's. Documented in Cyrus Lee's book on reproductions.
best wishes,
jeff

[PAB_Collector]

Be thankful you missed out on this piece. The sniper badge is a well known fake produced in Germany in the 80's. Documented in Cyrus Lee's book on reproductions.
best wishes,
jeff

But don't worry the buyer has a Detlev COA....

Although, that's one way to make a cool 1500 on a beat up EK.

[tystgaard]

Sniperbadge

Hello PAB_Collector

It seems like same style as pictured in his catalog. I guess that there are a reason why his items sale that fast on his site, and he is one of the sellers that I trust. One of the worlds best experts. But ofcourse I can not comment on originality and if it where not DN I would not have tried to purchase without more documentation.

Soo can not really comment much on your information, but ofcourse interesting.... have any pics from the book to post???

:-)Nicolai

[Jeff V]

Hello PAB_Collector

It seems like same style as pictured in his catalog. I guess that there are a reason why his items sale that fast on his site, and he is one of the sellers that I trust. One of the worlds best experts. But ofcourse I can not comment on originality and if it where not DN I would not have tried to purchase without more documentation.

Soo can not really comment much on your information, but ofcourse interesting.... have any pics from the book to post???

:-)Nicolai

I won't be posting the pictures from the book. I did it once before and ended up arguing with someone who still thought that a book published 20 years ago to document fakes was not enough! I am telling you that piece of crap is a fake. But, do whatever you want.
best wishes,
jeff

[PAB_Collector]

Hello PAB_Collector

It seems like same style as pictured in his catalog. I guess that there are a reason why his items sale that fast on his site, and he is one of the sellers that I trust. One of the worlds best experts. But ofcourse I can not comment on originality and if it where not DN I would not have tried to purchase without more documentation.

Soo can not really comment much on your information, but ofcourse interesting.... have any pics from the book to post???

:-)Nicolai

You wanted to invest in a rare, controversial badge like this, but have no comments as to its originality? Not wise. Nor is basing the originality of a piece on the blind faith of a dealer.

If you truly are interested in Sniper badges, I suggest doing ALLOT of researching, not only with known vet pick up originals, but the PLETHORA of fakes.

And as you stated, Detlev is extremely knowledgeable, therefore I find it really hard to believe this could be a mistake....

[tystgaard]

Buying rare not vel documentet items is much about trust:-)

Dont misunderstand... I am happy with your opinions... The lot is sold, soo can not buy it anymore...

Thanks

[ardennes1944]

Bye the way... have anyone some information on if Allerberger is still alive???

:-)Nicolai

Hi ,yes ,is still alive.

Phil.

[Jeff V]

Buying rare not vel documentet items is much about trust:-)

Dont misunderstand... I am happy with your opinions... The lot is sold, soo can not buy it anymore...

Thanks

Trust is a very good way to get screwed in this hobby. You need to trust in your own knowledge, not a dealer.
best wishes,
jeff

[tystgaard]

Ok

OK good to hear, that he is alive. Hope he is also in good health.... It could be interesting if someone knows the man. In general it would be fantastic if a veteran could ad any information on a rare badge like this...

[tystgaard]

DN have a good reputation, that why I trust him.... But ofcourse even the best is not right everytime. If something is wrong with the lot I am sure its a mistake. The reputation is everything for a good dealer.

If the lot is good or not I can not comment, but I trust the dealer to be good and honest, like many other custemors. That is all that I am saying....

[Gran Sasso]

There is no proof this was A.´s stuff: The signed fotos are around, for cheap money.
Allerberger wore a EKII only, thats correct - but if they cannot get him a KC, how should they find the ribbon only in spriing of 1945, to add to the EKII???