Verwundetenabzeichen vs Verwundetenabzeichen.....

**Pablo** · 12-19-2011, 11:23 PM

I just received my new wound badge from an on-line auction and suspect it to be a fake. The badge on the left is authentic since it was given to me by a German vet who fought in Russia.....but the one on the right....not so sure. They both have "30" on them but the one on the right is a little thinner and the clasp looks different. What do you think?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-19-2011 11:23 PM

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**Woolgar** · 12-19-2011, 11:28 PM

The one on the right is a Gold Wound badge

Nick

**Walkwolf** · 12-20-2011, 12:15 AM

Some '30' marked badges with thick pins are an original variation,
but I'm not sure about this one.........

**Pablo** · 12-20-2011, 02:01 AM

by Stickgrenade

The one on the right is a Gold Wound badge

Nick

I didn't see any gold on it......was it all worn off?

**Little Mermaid** · 12-20-2011, 02:02 AM

You can actually see traces of gold around the helmet and on the pin.

**Pablo** · 12-20-2011, 03:18 AM

by Stinschen

You can actually see traces of gold around the helmet and on the pin.

Yes, I looked at it more closely and did indeed see some traces of gold. So was $30 a reasonable price? I was hoping I did not get suckered once again.

**Walkwolf** · 12-20-2011, 05:00 AM

Here is what I'm used to seeing on a large-pin '30' marked badge.
Leads me to believe the one above on the right is fake.........

https://www.emedals.com/Pages/Direct...s.aspx?id=5362

**Eric Zentner** · 12-20-2011, 05:18 AM

Steve I agree the pin and detail are bad the one on the left looks ok to me.

Eric

**spunkmaja** · 12-20-2011, 08:23 AM

Hi,
The right badge is unfortunately a fake IMO

. The Hauptmünzamt badges show traces of “year rings”, like on a tree, on the back side. Look at the one on the left where these rings clearly can be seen, but not on the right badge. Also, check Steve´s link to the gold Hauptmünzamt badge. This badge also shows these rings.

So if you can spot these rings on a Hauptmünzamt badge it is definitely an original badge.

/Jonas

**Walkwolf** · 12-20-2011, 08:57 AM

by Pablo

Yes, I looked at it more closely and did indeed see some traces of gold. So was $30 a reasonable price? I was hoping I did not get suckered once again.

Original black grade badges go for between $30-$60. Silver grade approximately
$70-$150, and gold grade usually $300 and up. I've also noticed an increase
in price for wound badges lately from certain dealers.
It pays to study.........

You need to contact the seller for a refund.