Windhund badge assistance

[Dennis S]

Hi, I found this Windhund badge at a gun shop. I don't know much about them but I did a search and am having a hard time matching it up with any shown originals or fakes. I would appreciate any assistance .

I took photos under several different light conditions so it does look different on the computer. I think the outside shots are the best examples.

I noticed it has a fatter blunt tale than I have seen but looks like a relic one for sale on e-stand.

The prongs are brass.

Thanks for your help.


First ones up artificial light.

[Dennis S]

outdoor shots, back shot a bit blurry

[Dennis S]

nigh time indoor lighting front and back

[Dennis S]

Thanks

[Lenny W]

this might be of some help

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=177720

[Dennis S]

Lenny, I checked out that thread already but, I'm still not sure one way or the other. I have no working knowledge of this badge. Thanks

[djpool]

Dennis,

I have the same type of badge and unfortunately I think its a fake.Regards Jim

[Mark_K]

Some info from 'Militaria' Magazine

Hi Dennis,

The English version of the French 'Militaria' magazine (No 6, July 1994) featured an article on thse 'Windhund' badges. Dimensions of the pair of original badges in the article are stated as 30x21 mm, 1mm thick. The reverse of both badges is painted a very light grey colour, and the pins on both are brass, similar in construction to the badge you show, but slightly narrower. The magazine showed a fake, for comparison, with the following info: 28x20mm, "irregular in thickness", and with no fixing pins at all. The fake had two holes at either end, as if for sewing to a cap, but the magazine stated that this was also done on originals as the 'arms' of the original brass fixing were fragile and did snap off.

Hope this is useful.

Mark Kozlowski

[Dennis S]

Thanks guys. any others want to weigh in. The pins are brass.