A badge for discussion...

[Mike Kenny]

...I think this one needs some discussion.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=512332

The MM alone is enough to scare me, closely followed by the hardware (?squarewire catch on an early Juncker?). What do others think?

Regards
Mike

[Sebastien T]

Hello Mike,

I guess your right, Marker mark is not good, the top arm in the J is not typical Juncker. The hook and hinge not typical Juncker either in my opinion. I would not add this one into my collection. There's a good discussion here about the same subjet:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...t+badge&page=4

Seb

[Lubo]

Hey Mike, Too many NO NOs!

[Thomas Durante]

Hi guys,

Mike, I completely agree with you and actually just posted in the estand thread asking the seller to post it here for discussion. Glad you already started the thread, and I will add this link to the sales thread.

I agree with all the points mentioned, a clear fake to me based on the reverse hardware, crappy maker mark and fraudulent 800 silver content mark on a clearly brass-based badge

Tom

[Richard]

The obverse leaves much to be desired as well. The enamel work on this looks very cheap and uneven, more like a late war painted badge than a true enameled badge.
Richard V

[adren]

Crap is crap

Agreed

[Joe D]

Complete reproduction

[AndyC]

This is not a real Juncker


Andy

[Tim Calvert]

In total agreement. I hope the guy that was selling it can get his money back from the original seller.