panzerkampfabzeichen der luftwaffe in bronze model 57

[fortresseurope]

hello there,
here my first 57er pkadl.
very sharp in detail.
greetz.
ger

[fortresseurope]

+ expertise.
what do the experts think of this one.
are there makers known for this type of medals?
all the best.
ger

[oradour]

ger...."Panzerkampfabzeichen der luftwaffe" is a very rare badge indeed, and would command a high price, around 150 Euro at the very least ! I do not like this badge..it is in my opinion a late made piece by an unknown maker....so in my eyes a fake. The catch, pin and hinge assembly are typical late assemblies, probably an open hinge, and a large catch, the pin emulates an early style.....the badge itself looks to be cast, this is typical of modern fake 57er badges, original production by either St u L or Deumer would of been die struck pieces never cast !......the "Nieman" certificate I cannot comment upon, but there are known to be fakes/copies of these in circulation....plus I believe the badge was available in Black or Silver grades, not Bronze.
Sorry...Prost ! Steve.

[oradour]

ger...this the quality I would expect to see on an original of these badges.....I hope the owner of these images does not mind their use for educational purposes as they are not my images.....
Prost ! Steve.