Fake maker stamp

[-Herbstnebel-]

Hi everyone,

Look what I have just come across. A fake maker stamp for uniforms, stated to be not just a made up firm stamp, but a good reproduction from a stamp of a factory that really existed. It is said to be a great item for reenactors to 'add another level of authenticy' to their tunics, but in my opinion this is just a fraud tool for reproducers who try to fool collectors, and nothing else. Be careful when you ever come across this stamp on an item!

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI....m=330342905970

(dont know if Metah is an actual name or word or just a stupid mistake for 'Metall' or something, but since this stamp is not known to me at all (young collector) I'll just leave this to you)

[CWP]

I am sure the stamp should read Metallwarenfabrik and not Metahwarenfabrlk, that thing is absolutely terrible!

Good fake maker stamps have been around for decades, fakers have been using them and will continue to use them. With a scanner and a computer it is easy to generate a perfect copy of a rubber stamp for less than $30. There is real stuff with fake stamps out there, as well.

[-Herbstnebel-]

Okay Chris, it already looked a little odd. Although I have been fooled more than once in this hobby, sometimes fakers make almost hilarious mistakes!