When were these badges deemed original?

[hunter65]

Thanks Dan I appreciate the kind words-looks like one got by the goalie

[StuG III]

Look guys, I'm not attacking anyone here, just want to, once and for all, clarify the point of this particular maker mark that has been seen on many different badges being sold by a multitude of sellers. It is obvious that a lot of people think it is genuine and therefore, if we can get a definite conclusion to this question a lot of folk will be able to save their money instead of laying it out on these "marked" badges.
Thank you for your replies guys.

Tom