Verwundetenabzeichen Black with Envelope - real of fake?

**Combat Boots** · 07-10-2016, 01:58 AM

Hi Guys,
I was offered this BWB and given 3 crappy cell phone photos to review. Could those of you with much better eyes than mine make a determination of authenticity of this badge based on these photos alone? I do appreciate your help. Thanks, Bob

Verwundetenabzeichen Black with Envelope - real of fake?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-10-2016 01:58 AM

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**Combat Boots** · 07-10-2016, 03:24 AM

I was able to get the seller to send some "better" photos. Appears the badge is unmarked. Thanks for your comments. Bob

**Combat Boots** · 07-10-2016, 03:34 PM

Hi Guys,

Anybody care to weigh in on this BWB? Thanks, Bob

**Gwar** · 07-10-2016, 04:22 PM

The catch is a little higher than some, Although some makers did affix it this way... There is also lack of definition on the sword ( Left ) .. The pin seems to worn into the badge too. That's all I can add..

**bigmacglenn** · 07-10-2016, 04:32 PM

Odd one...the hinge is wider than usual as well...and there's a flaw in the dot-pattern...Gwar's helpful input has me questioning the authenticity of this badge as well...too dubious, you'll find another one that's less questionable out there, friend...Out of caution, I recommend passing on this one...
cheers, Glenn

**rbminis** · 07-10-2016, 04:39 PM

Missing rear rivet on the helmet as well.
I would agree with Glenn, pass on this one.
Ralph.

**Combat Boots** · 07-10-2016, 05:03 PM

Alright! Thank you gentlemen. I did notice the poor definition of the sword and the cross guard too. Always appreciative, Bob

**big ned** · 07-10-2016, 05:05 PM

Trying to decipher the name on the packet could go a long way in helping I.D. this badge, or maybe not! However, whatever the makers name is from what I think I can see, it doesn't ring any bells with me for any of the Vienna makers I'm familiar with, but looks O.K. I think. But I'm not a wound badge collector per se.

**Watchdog** · 07-10-2016, 06:04 PM

by big ned

Trying to decipher the name on the packet could go a long way in helping I.D. this badge, or maybe not! However, whatever the makers name is from what I think I can see, it doesn't ring any bells with me for any of the Vienna makers I'm familiar with, but looks O.K. I think. But I'm not a wound badge collector per se.

Well, I was trying to work out the name on the packet too and it is not one I recognise. It also bears the abbreviation GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung or Company with Limited Liabitity) and whilst the legislation providing for this has been around since the late 19th century I am not sure it was used that much during the TR period, I certainly am not used to seeing it like this (maybe I have not been paying attention). Also for the reasons given above I do not like this badge and it is not rare. A very good example with no issues will be easy to find and will not break the bank.

Just adding to the consensus really!

Regards

Mark