A bad gold '30'?

[willcpfc]

I am unsure of this, the hardware is not like others I see.
Opinions welcome.

[Tom Yanacek]

That one is a complete fake. Nothing correct on that one.

Best regards,
Tom

[reichenberg]

No, it's not a good one.

[willcpfc]

Thanks guys

[bytown]

Rotten to the core.

Wayne

[sellers34]

Is it just the hardware that is improper? What does not look right on it?

[bytown]

Check out the beading on the badge.

Wayne

[Tom Yanacek]

Is it just the hardware that is improper? What does not look right on it?

Hello,

The stippling on the front is way off. There are also other differences in the small details such as the sword hilts, laurel leaves, berries, helmet, etc. If you study the comparison below, you will notice minor differences in the details of the fake (left) and the original (right).

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Some other original examples can be found in this thread:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=437457

[sellers34]

Thanks Tom, yes it is very clear. One can never study to many fakes....