Junker Gold Bomber spange with pendant

[Howard Kelley]

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[Max_Porter]

Junker Gold Bomber spange with pendant

Hello Howard,

sorry, but this is a well done clasp-copy. It appears in many variations (Jäger, Schlachtflieger, ...).

KR

Max_Porter

[Gene]

Agreed. . . not genuine

[Howard Kelley]

Hello Howard,

sorry, but this is a well done clasp-copy. It appears in many variations (Jäger, Schlachtflieger, ...).

KR

Max_Porter

Hello Max,

Interesting. Could you direct me to where I might find information concerning this style of fake. Or better, share photos?

Regards,
Howard

[Frank Heukemes]

Hi Howard,

Unfortunately what has been said is true. This known series of fakes comes unmarked and with several (wrong) marks. The most commonly found mark on these is an Osang mark. They first had the Juncker maker wrongly spelled JUNKER, but have corrected this. Even the wear and "zinc-finish fading" is faked on these and very cleverly done, I might add.
To erase any doubts you might have, the best thing is to look at an original Juncker made bomber clasp. They are superrare, made from Tombak and are stamped in the CENTER part of the badge with the usual, known Juncker mark that you can find on all of their flight badges.

[Howard Kelley]

Hi Howard,

Unfortunately what has been said is true. This known series of fakes comes unmarked and with several (wrong) marks. The most commonly found mark on these is an Osang mark. They first had the Juncker maker wrongly spelled JUNKER, but have corrected this. Even the wear and "zinc-finish fading" is faked on these and very cleverly done, I might add.
To erase any doubts you might have, the best thing is to look at an original Juncker made bomber clasp. They are superrare, made from Tombak and are stamped in the CENTER part of the badge with the usual, known Juncker mark that you can find on all of their flight badges.

Once again I thank everyone for the information provided. I hope the information and photos have helped others that have viewed this thread.

Thank You all,
Howard

[Frank Heukemes]

Here is an example of an original Juncker bomber clasp, Howard.

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[Frank Heukemes]

...and here is the very same fake as yours, this time in silver and with a wrong Osang mark. Note again the same clever zinc faded finish (pics are by Sascha Weber).

[Frank Heukemes]

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[Howard Kelley]

Knowledge is power!

Hello Frank,

Thank you very much for posting the photos original Junker clasp!

And also thank you, for taking the time to show pictures of the reproduction variation.

Which I own.

This is the reason I joined Wermacht Awards!

This information is very informative, if learned will save all of use from making my mistake.

Pay Attention! And take notes!

Once again your knowledge hubbles me.

Thank you, teacher! Grasshopper is catching on!

Regards,
Howard