my first any thoughts

[douglynn]

this is my first thoughts please

[douglynn]

back thanks for looking

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Doug, my first (and second) thought is repro.


Cheers, Ade.

[douglynn]

can i ask y thanks

[JWYATT]

M1/129 is a questional makers mark on any item and cause for concern.

[douglynn]

i have bidd on a few more with this mark thanks doug

[sjl]

Notorious fakes - I've never seen a legitimate M1/129 badge.

Have a look here: http://daggers.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x/...3/m/8560074323

[Bob Clark]

Hello Forum Members,

I too have seen many fakes with the above
mentioned mark of m1/129. However,
this is either an original or the best reproduction
of this pin ever.
Firstly,
If one looks closely at the red enamel on the front
of the badge, the correct "bubbling" underneath the
red ring can be seen.
Also,
The metal used
for the pin itself seems correct, the repros of these
pins are coated in nickel silver or "german silver" and
shine like a new dime, even with convincing aging on
a piece, flecks of this silver still shine through.
Lastly,
The pin attachment on the back corresponds to the
original nsdap type pin back. The reproduction pins
are slightly thinner, this one appears to have the
proportionate width of an original nsdap party pin.

As stated, an original(of which I personally believe it is)
or the best copy ever, and after seeing too many of these
m1/129 copies this is highly doubtful.)

The piece shown above would be welcome in my collection.

Sincerely,
Robert W Clark
Hamilton, OH

[jray2986]

my first any thoughts

Bob
This is a M1/129 reproduction, look at the maker code, the digit "1",,, they look like the letter alphabet "I" instead of your typical number ones "1" found in all the NSDAP Badges.

[John Bart]

In addition to what's already been said, the color of the lettering and border(s)has a certain "unnatural slivery hue" to it which I find to be a dead giveaway on reproduction pieces. Before even seeing the M1/129 I cast my vote as repro.
Also notice how the white enamel is almost too white.

[Bob Clark]

Hi Jray and John,

I see what you mean with the digit "1" and also the
very faint silvery shine of the lettering and border on
the front.
Great call. I stand corrected on this very clever
reproduction.
Sincerely,
Bob Clark

[Ralph A]

Size.

What is the size of this piece? Is it a mini?

[Richard]

The lettering seems to be unusually fat as well.
Richard V