BWB Shallow Draw - Maker?

[dc9]

Hello All,

Found a BWB among a group I have; the Berechtigungsausweiss is dated Oktober 1942, but the VWA is listed "in mattweiß", so, the correlation of this BWB to a date is probably not relevant.

I find the BWB unusual in that it has a rather shallow draw to the edge - the height is only 2.15mm (measured on the wreath ribbon) versus 2.45-3.50mm for every other BWB in my collection. This small difference is very noticeable and at some points around the edge the height is only 1.66mm. They also chose to leave the extra material/rim around the circumference of the edge, rather than grind/file it flush. I am assuming this is just a manufacturing anomaly - maybe the blank was slightly undersized before stamping, resulting in a lack of material at the edge...an interesting specimen, nevertheless.

I am curious as to the maker, if anyone can help there. The measurements are 44.3 x 36.8mm. The badge is steel, as are the knurled pin and hinge. The catch is brass.

Thanks!

Eric

[dc9]

Reverse:

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Catch:

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Hinge:

[Chrvip68]

Hi Eric,

Well i don't like the WB you have, on the front looks little diferent of a recently fake but on the back confirm this along with the corrosion effect who suffering those fakes... If you have a scale and the weight is under or close to 10 gr then is 1000 % fake.

For the record, can happen to other awards too, the edge height is not a factor to authenticate award because can be vary slightly to more noticeable due to manufacturing process...

[Hans N]

Sorry but that is the Low rim fake.

[bytown]

It's also missing the bulge for the pin that holds the liner at the back of the helmet.

Wayne

[dc9]

"Low Rim Fake" - I like that! Should have done a search on that description, and probably saved me some time with the posting.

Thanks, Guys.

Yes, the weight is <10g; it is 6.5g.

[Hans N]

It's also missing the bulge for the pin that holds the liner at the back of the helmet.

Wayne

The lack of the liner rivet at the back of the helmet has nothing to do if the badge is good or not. There are original badges that don´t have them as well...