General assault badge

[Oakmast]

Hi All,
All comments gratefully received on this assault badge that my son bought yesterday at the military Odessey Show in Kent UK.

[Wim Vangossum]

It's a fake. Unknown maker 10 design with JFS maker mark.


Regards, Wim

[ENGLISH BOB]

Its a lovely looking GAB but sadly its a known fake. I hope he can get his money back.

Cheers

Bob

[Oakmast]

Many thanks

Thanks for the comments guys. This hobby is certainly a minefield. I think I need to stick to just buying from Weitze. At least you have a reasonable confidence. I won't tell Adam he is only 8 and would be upset but a lesson for the future.

Pat

[AndyC]

Oakmast welcome to WAF and post pictures of what you want to by before you buy.
We are here to help you to get it right.

A original should look like this one.


Andy

[AndyC]

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[Oakmast]

ThanksT Andy

Thanks Andy

[Gorg]

One fake easy to spot: JFS didn't produce GAB without number (25,...)!

Greg.

[Thomas Durante]

I can only agree, a very well made fake that has certainly fooled alot of collectors over the years.


These are good experiences though and help you realize you need to study and do your homework in this hobby. But when you know what you are looking at, this hobby can be very rewarding and fun.


Tom