Fake GPB

[ErichS]

There is a fake Fuess GPB on a dealers site at this time. Buyer beware!

[ErichS]

reverse

[ErichS]

For those interested, the letter font is incorrect along with the MM and red enamel. These badges came out of Austria back in the 80's and are probably in many collections.

[ErichS]

An original so that you can see the differences.

[ErichS]

I notified the dealer of the problem and I hope that he removes it from his site. We collectors must watch out for each other when a fake is offered as an original!

[Coburg]

Thanks for posting an original Erich. Clear differences

All the best

Jim

[ErichS]

The dealer has removed the badge from his site.

[sjl]

Yep - classic repeating numbers, uniform letters in the red enamel and tall "C" in "MUNCHEN" of an "Austrian fake".

[Don D.]

And this one? http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=450672

[Christopher G.]

I agree Don...that is not one I would want. Lettering on the obverse and mm on the catch plate is not consistent with originals...imo

Regards
Chris G.

[all1knew]

I agree Don...that is not one I would want. Lettering on the obverse and mm on the catch plate is not consistent with originals...imo

Regards
Chris G.

I always look at the red enamel on this kind of fake, it is horizontal lines instead of pebbling in the reflection of the light on the scanner.

William Kramer

[ErichS]

It's a shame that there are probably more than a few of these badges in more advanced collections owned by otherwise knowing collectors. The only way they seem to come to light is when the go up for sale.

[Jon. H]

It's a shame that there are probably more than a few of these badges in more advanced collections owned by otherwise knowing collectors. The only way they seem to come to light is when the go up for sale.

That is so true, and i'm sure many of them wont ever come up for sale and will always be "original".

[Giel VW]

Thanks for noticing guys. Will be pulled for sale

[Jon Fish]

Honourable Giel ,I hope you get your money back.