SOS 2007 Fake Report

[Huntzman]

Andrew,
Take heart. Specialize, read stuff, and go to a show with a knowledgeable collector.

Marc,

Yeah that was just a little tongue in cheek.......... But just a little bit.

I've been involved in post WWII German police insignia collecting for twenty years. Just recently got into the TR side of things. But I will say, it's tough. So many nuances to learn.

I wish I could hook up with a local TR Polizei collector to help bring me along. I don't have enough trust in my recognition skills to venture forth just yet

Andrew

[tgn]

Ron P - thanks for the approval of my Juncker Silver Close Combat Badge! I didin't see any other genuine ones either. A friend of mine bought a gold one that looked hopeful at first glance, but then later returned it as a probable re-paint. These higher grade close comabt badges are much rarer than some people think...Tom

[PANZERPIONIERE]

Wolfe and burmeister had nice CCC etc. for sale, were they good?
Are they included in the bad ones you all saw?
Steve

[sunny59]

Marc
Thanks for the infomation, priceless.
Your book will be a gem for collectors. Can't wait for it.

[Ron P]

Wolfe and burmeister had nice CCC etc. for sale, were they good?
Are they included in the bad ones you all saw?
Steve

I saw only two silver CCC's I thought were good. One for sure was a Junker and the other that I believe had a chance was unmarked. All the rest were FLL. I saw several bronze that were good. Ron.

[Ron P]

Ron P - thanks for the approval of my Juncker Silver Close Combat Badge! I didin't see any other genuine ones either. A friend of mine bought a gold one that looked hopeful at first glance, but then later returned it as a probable re-paint. These higher grade close comabt badges are much rarer than some people think...Tom

You are welcome and you are right! Ron.

[Bob Hritz]

Well, I had original CCCs in bronze, silver and gold and none sold. My silver is the full FLL with address on other side.

I did not sell the minty Meybauer 800 silver Spanish Cross with swords, but sold one bronze Juncker. The unmarked gold SC also went home with me.

I did sell mint Heer and Luft Flak badges. They were both Junckers and both stunning.

Overall, the badges sold very well, with the mint early Juncker Pilot selling to a dealer for retail. I missed a beautiful early Deumer pilot that sold for $400 and resold for $1100.

I had great sales on my badges. Perhaps you guys didn't look hard enough.

Bob Hritz

Bob Hritz

[Bob Hritz]

Sorry for the bad photos, but I am using an unfamiliar camera with poor lighting, until I get back to Arizona.

Bob Hritz

[Bob Hritz]

Verso of CCCs/

Bob Hritz

[Bob Hritz]

Spanish Crosses. The silver is Meybauer 800 with Meybauer shield. The gold is unmarked.

Bob Hritz

[Bob Hritz]

Verso of Spanish Crosses.

Bob Hritz

[militaria.no]

Figure if I am writing the book I better know what the hell I am talking about!

Marc

Good fieldwork Marc and thank you for an interesting report

[George L]

Bob, wish I'd known you had a Juncker brz SC!