horrible Schwerin U-boat fake

[all1knew]

Hello all,

I have my opinion, but can anyone please confirm for me that this is a reproduction and nothing like an original. Anyone out there an "authority" on this kind of thing? To me there are numerous things wrong with the badge, eagle's head, wreath, the reverse hinge assembly, the catch, as well as the maker mark.

William Kramer

[all1knew]

here's the maker mark (and they put 68 for us)

[John R.]

A fake. We have seen this one floating around for many years. Maker mark, pin, catch, eagle eye, goes on and on.

[BubbaZ]

Hi William,
You are correct, this is so called cyclop fake
Here is 'unmarked variation' https://www.weitze.net/detail/14/U_B...n__173714.html
Cheers,
Hubert

[Steve Mezey]

take out the words U-boat and Badge

Also take out the word Schwerin and you are stuck with just what it is
Horrible

It is a total fake and does not bare any resemblance to an original Period Schwerin U-Boat Badge and there is not much else to say.
Cheers
Steve

[Oberst Rudel]

Hi William,
You are correct, this is so called cyclop fake
Here is 'unmarked variation' https://www.weitze.net/detail/14/U_B...n__173714.html
Cheers,
Hubert

So Bubba this one in Weitze is another 700 euros Fake???? Regards

[BubbaZ]

So Bubba this one in Weitze is another 700 euros Fake???? Regards

Yes it is another cyclop
Cheers,
Hubert

[rittervomhuf]

urg nono

[all1knew]

thanks guys, just wanted to confirm.



William Kramer

[ValhallaMilitaria]

The rare 'Owlshead' badge.....very collectable.

[albertofl]

I can't beliebe H.Weitze has this FAKE for sale...

[BubbaZ]

I can't beliebe H.Weitze has this FAKE for sale...

Weitze is a huge company with thousands of items for sale, it's just very hard to avoid fakes in such situation, I think they do their best anyway.
Cheers,
Hubert

[PZKG]

Weitze is a great shop to deal with.
If there is any question on a badge no matter what it is just to return it and you get a full refund imediately or something else.
check out Wittman or Shea, they have had or have lot's worse fakes sometimes.

[petopoint]

Lord NO!

Ditto, Cyclops rearing its ugly head yet again.

[John R.]

It has been delisted apparently. Well, say what you want, but this forum helps collectors and dealers from time to time.

John