General Combat Assault Number 75 Fake?

[groserm]

I have a General Combat Assault Badge number 75 is it a fake or real?

[gooseandspoons]

there is a mark on the bottom part of the clasp, i can't make it out what does it say?

[Stewy S]

Hi there sorry,it's a fake. Stewy S

[gooseandspoons]

what are some indicators? i see new looking clasp on the back gives me the impression it's fake but what do you think.

[Stewy S]

what are some indicators? i see new looking clasp on the back gives me the impression it's fake but what do you think.

Pretty much all of it. The glaring one's the hardware & the lack of rivets is a giveaway too. What was it that made you think fake Mr g&s? Stewy S

[gooseandspoons]

i guess just the minty looking clasp

[Stewy S]

This doesn't look minty,compared with what real massive (solid) 75's & 100's look. The originals hold their finish very well. Stewy S

[Stewy S]

The hardware's some sort of flimsy attempt a post war Souval style,who never made numbered GAB's. Stewy S

[groserm]

Thanks everyone for your reply. It saved me from buying some other items. I ordered a couple of books and will use this site to be better informed.

Thanks

[gooseandspoons]

i need to get some books too