Opinions on this Paul Meybauer PARATROOPER BADGE

[happy maca]

Hi all, i came across this Paul Meybauer paratrooper badge and was wondering what are the chances this ones a winner, i did do a Search and theres alot of info plus theres the , 2 verses 3 talons and of course i got confused slightly this one has a Buntmetal eagle and zinc reef thats about it but the reverse looks to be very similar as other examples but i do know theres alot of very good repos of this maker ,,but im sure the advanced collectors will be able to guide me right thanks
in advance David

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[Thomas Durante]

Hi David,

This is a common Staegemeir FAKE, don't touch it.

Tom

[happy maca]

Hi Tom
thank you for that, ill stay way clear of it

[ChrisH]

agree, bad one

[magnusmilitaria]

not looks good for me to!

[ERIC S.]

Obviously cast from an original example! This ballbag is dangerous to say the least. I've put this in a side by side comparison with my own badge and needless to say it is eerily close from the obverse. The overall finish is way off base though.
ERIC

[ERIC S.]

We really need to keep a close eye on this guy.

[andrewb]

We really need to keep a close eye on this guy.

Yes we do.

I've had this badge for the last 24 hours for an inspection and have taken some measurements.

Weight...37gms
Height....53.8mm
Width......42.5mm.

I read a thread where Tom gave the measurements of an original PM para badge and compared with the above they are almost exact. Also, the above badge hinge block is NOT of crimped sheetmental but a solid block type as is found on originals.

Regards,
AB.

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Andrew,

Those dimensions I gave in that other thread were only for a certain type of fake Meyabuer Para badge (not made by Staegemeir). The Staegemeir-made Para fakes have the correct dimensions, which makes them a bit more dangerous, but if you are holding it in hand you will definately be able to feel the difference compared to an original. I have held a few Hero fakes and they always felt greasy to me, and the texture of the metal he uses is very different than originals. Something that is hard to see in pictures, but in hand I could tell pretty easily.

Tom

[andrewb]

Thanks for clearing that up Tom. Very scary stuff.
Hanging out for your book.

Regards,
AB.