SS Erkennungsmarken

[Airdale]

SS ID disc I’m thinking of buying. Any thoughts as to if it’s original, and to what the unit designation means? I appreciate any comments.

[Rik.S]

Hello Airdale,

I took a good look at the erkennungsmarke and I don't like this one. The font that's used is very common on fake erkennungsmarken. Just take a look at the numbers and the SS runes look terrible. In my opinion the unit doesn't make sense too, can't find a SS Jäger Bataillon 147.
I am quite surprised to see this one for sale on the site of a very reputable dealer (even though they can make mistakes too).

My advice to you, take a look at the thread I have provided you and educate yourself before you venture in the world of (SS) erkennungsmarken:
Common Fake Fonts: look here first!

Regards, Rik

[BlackCat1982]

Hang on to your money Airdale, this is no good at all. There was no such Bataillon as Rik has said.

[Airdale]

Thank you Rik and Black Cat for sharing your knowledge, it is much appreciated. I read the sticky’s on Common Fakes, there is great info there. As much as I would like to start collecting SS items, the abundance of fakery in this field has kind of put me off. This is a great forum though, and I’m enjoying many of the threads.

[Nikitaa]

bad erkg.