Blockade breaker badge for review

[Gorg]

Hello,

I'd like to read your opinions on this one, before possible purchase.
I feel it not too bad for what I can find on the web, but...







Gorg.

[BubbaZ]

Hi Gorg,
This is doubtless fake, stay away of it.
Cheers,
Hubert

[Martin W]

I agree with Hubert.
Incorrect reverse hardware and maker mark.

Nice attempt though.

Regards,Martin.

[Gorg]

Damned, I was ready to go for this one!
Thanks guys, it won't be my next purchase.

Gorg.

[John R.]

Gorg,

This is a fairly simple one if you know what to look for. Examine a period example (just go to the pinned threads above and find a link to them) and compare the maker mark.

Huge difference.

John

[BubbaZ]

As John has said, hardware and makers mark are giveaways here.
Here is comparison of this fake vs original tombak Schwerin. In yours the catch is even worse.
Cheers,
Hubert

[John R.]

Thanks for the side by sides Hubert.

Look at the hinge, pin, catch and letters on the reverse.

For most badges, that is all you need to do which makes collecting KM war badges fairly safe for the average collector.

John

[Gorg]

OK,

Is the Weber's book on the awards of the KM good enough to help me? I'm talking about the english version, I can speak deutsch but only a few word.

Gorg.

[BubbaZ]

OK,

Is the Weber's book on the awards of the KM good enough to help me? I'm talking about the english version, I can speak deutsch but only a few word.

Gorg.

Yes, it is the best choice on the market ar the moment. English version volumes 1,2&3.
Cheers,
Hubert

[John R.]

OK,

Is the Weber's book on the awards of the KM good enough to help me? I'm talking about the english version, I can speak deutsch but only a few word.

Gorg.

Yes, that book plus the search function on this KM badge forum. Check out the pinned threads also above as very informative.

The book, which Norm and I edited, provides more than what a period badge might look like. It also has the regulations, many interesting photos and technical information and much much more about this subject.

So on this forum, the technical specifications (weight, height, length, etc.) are not usually provided. It is all there in the book series (three volumes).

John