HSF Badge on e-stand

[Darrell]

Guys,

I'm a little concerned about the HSF badge for sale here:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...28#post2939328

Anyone concur?

[Rylan]

I saw this one and I too think it is a fake.

It doesn't have the die flaws on the oak wreath, and parts of the badge seem to lack detail or are mis-shapen. Perhaps the seller can put the pin up and take a closeup of the maker mark.

[Stu W]

Repro...IMHO

Hello Darrell,

I concur. Compared to the originals I either own, or have examined in hand, the depicted item lacks the detail and quality of construction I would expect to see with that maker.

Regards,
Stu

[mvm71]

Just the pin alone screams fake to me just for starters. Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Mike

[Mike Kenny]

Yes, a definite bad one and an uncomfortable/unfortunate way for the seller to find out. At least the Blockade appears to be a nice honest zincer (unless there's a catch repair hiding in the last pic?).

Regards
Mike

[Steve B]

High Seas

I'll attempt to post some clearer pictures after I get home this evening.

[Steve B]

Close up

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[Steve B]

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[Steve B]

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[Steve B]

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[Steve B]

Badge

Badge appears to have been worn.

[Mike Kenny]

Steve,

I'm not going to blow my own whistle, but you are an association member so I'd suggest you check out the linked Schwerin HSF article above. It will answer your questions.

Regards
Mike