Silberes SA-Sportabzeichen type I, opinions please

[bichon]

Hello
what do you think about this badge ?
thanks for answers
cordially
Didier

[Glenn66]

I think at the least it has been repainted. There are marks on the sword grip that show no damage to the color and that doesn't make sense to me.

[roger9344]

Is it just the picture, or does the sword blade appear off-center in reference to the hilt? The maker mark on the back looks poor. Again it might be the picture, but it does look painted, as Glenn stated. I am not fond of this one.

[winterhilfswerk Book]

I agree about the repaint...it seems pretty obvious that this has paint that is not period. I have an issue in that this is purporting to be a first pattern badge but the serial number is so high...I have trouble seeing a first pattern badge with a serial number that high. The serial number is also a little lacking...the first number is weak...is it a 4 or a 9? In any case I do not see a first pattern with a serial number in the high 400,000's or 900,000's.

This is just my opinion though.

Chrys

[Wagriff]

Poorly made fake. Crude and soft details. What is it made out of-aluminum?

[Walkwolf]

I agree with William. Take a look at the sword's grip
on the reverse, as well as the off-center blade
which Roger has pointed out.........

[bichon]

Hello Gentlemen
thanks for explanations
I ask for more pictures
cordially
Didier

[MD Helmets]

For comparison here is one I just got, same maker I believe.

[Walkwolf]

The one shown above in post #8 in bronze
is a genuine piece.........!

[Wagriff]

Now That one is more like it!