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[MJC]

A friend recently picked this up and he asked me to research the number.

First things first, though, does it appear authentic? Thanks for all input.

Mike

[MJC]

reverse.

[SiPo]

First things first, though, does it appear authentic? Thanks for all input.

Sorry Mike. General consensus is no raised letters on originals, only stamped.

[Steve T]

Some good information already posted, have a read here .. http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...membership+pin

[Seiler]

Hoffstatter pins are marked "Ges Gesch" also.
Seiler

[MJC]

Gentlemen, thanks for your help. I'll pass along the bad news and hopefully the seller will refund his money.

This forum is a tremendous resource. Cheers!