SS/SA Tradtional DLV Badge

[fredswiss]

I just purchased this from a collector friend (and can return it for a refund). My friend acquired it along with several items from a veteran's family. All the other items are original. In addition, this item was taken to the SOS and was given a thumbs up by an acknowledged authority. However, it is a variation different than the so-called "textbook" version. With the strong provenance plus the positive feedback at the SOS, I am strongly inclined to think it is original. Nevertheless, I am posting it here for further opinions. All comments are welcome and your feedback is much appreciated.

[fredswiss]

Here's a view of the reverse. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[Gary Symonds]

Looks good to me.

[Fsoq]

Hello,
Here is one I got with 3 others directly from a vet family in Eupen - Belgium. Very similar of yours if not the same.
Anyways, they are so much unknown, are they also faked ? I hope no....

[fredswiss]

Thanks Gary and Fsoq. I greatly appreciate your feedback.

[Texasuberalles]

Here's one of which I've had for 40+ years

[fredswiss]

Very nice Texas. Thanks for showing yours.

[Texasuberalles]

Here's one of which I've had for 40+ years

Is the group consesus that the item is authentic?

I'd want to know before I put it on the e-stand.

[Texasuberalles]

Comments???

[fredswiss]

Your example is original IMO.

[Erich B.]

These are faked, and from what I understand, the fakes are very well made. The only obvious difference is the size of the piece. This is not a comment on the badges presented here, but only a comment regarding the question of fakes.
Erich

[Texasuberalles]

I'm looking for any more comments before I put on e-stand.

[sgstandard]

Badge

It's unlikely that you will ever get a definitive answer, due to the rarity, and the fact that even these 3 are fairly different from each other. Whomever buys such an item is taking a risk, but that's the nature of exceedingly rare items.

[steve reckefus]

I would say repro, because you do not have the stitching on the inside and outside of the outer circle

[Texasuberalles]

I would say repro, because you do not have the stitching on the inside and outside of the outer circle

Which of the examples shown are you making this comment about?
Post # ?? 1, 4, or 6??