Luftwaffe Gold Fighter Clasp

[Mike H]

Gentlemen,

One or two of you out there have looked at this one for me already --- and thanks for that --- but I thought I would run this clasp through the Forum for inspection. I believe it to be a fake but have never been comfortable with flight clasps --- the nice bronze ones are easy but golds and silvers are more difficult for me, for some reason.

Have a look at these images and give me your honest opinion.

This was purchased from one of the big dealers some years ago. I had contacted him some months ago about returning it but never received an answer, after many years of doing business there. A lot of time had gone by since I had purchased it, yet a piece is either good forever --- or no good.

But before pursuing it further -- or hammering this one into oblivion -- I wanted final opinions from you guys.

Best wishes for the Holidays!

Mike Heuer

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[Rich G]

Mike


I'm not sure about this type with the raised circle so I'll be interested to see what the outcome is.

Rich

[Luftm40]

That mark appeared on another badge that was dissected many years ago...I think it was a first pattern eboat badge. I think the conclusion was "original". On the clasp, I don't see any glaring red flags, although the pin/hinge joint is a bit unusual. What makes you think it is fake? Also noticed that the winged overlay appears a bit more crude than most

[Mike H]

Andy,

As I said, I really am not comfortable authenticating these gold clasps. If it is real, then of course I will be delighted. My opinion of the dealer will be restored. It's why I put it out here for comment. I also recently "upgraded" and if it is real, it will be offered on the e-Stand.

My best,

Mike Heuer

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Mike,

That wierd pin rang alarm bells. Took a while to find the thread but go to post #18 in the following;

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ht=S%26L+clasp

You can thank (or ?curse?) Frank for his great detective work on these S&Ls.

Regards
Mike K

[Luftm40]

Yep, I remember that thread now...I think Frank summed it up

[Rich G]

So, as I understand it having just read Frank's summary, in regards to this clasp, the base material (zinc) is not post war, yet the pin and cut-outs do represent post-war?

Am I reading that correctly?

Rich

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I dont know to much on this type of badge, but the quality isnt there for me, to crude,even if it was good I would pass on it.