It may be cautionary to insert the caveat, “in my opinion” here.
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Although perhaps an oxymoron, I actually think that this is a good fake.
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The fake SHD is cast aluminium and once compared in detail with an original buckle, the differences are quite apparent.
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Here are just some of the main differing features:-
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Hope that these observations may be of use.
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Regards,
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David
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Although perhaps an oxymoron, I actually think that this is a good fake.
<o
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![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
The fake SHD is cast aluminium and once compared in detail with an original buckle, the differences are quite apparent.
<o
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Here are just some of the main differing features:-
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![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- fake is cast with an uneven surface and with signs of casting to include a slight orange skin effect and very minor raised spots
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- original is die stamped and smooth aluminium
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- fake has a slight grey colour and displays bare metal, whilst the original is white metal with a silver grey lacquer
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- difference in size and especially by the height
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![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- instant recognition of the fake to the original, being towards the emblem detail and in particular, the quality of the stalks to the spray of oak leaves
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- edge of the fake is uneven and shows signs of casting, whilst the original is perfectly smooth
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![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- differing styles of pin heads and pin ends between the fakes and the originals. In particular, the serrated pin end on the original is quite distinct
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
- fake buckles have an imitation seam to the pin shroud and of course, this together with the claws having been cast and therefore, replicates all the features
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![tongueout](https://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/core/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Hope that these observations may be of use.
<o
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Regards,
<o
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David
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