Hi, I am looking for some opinions if this is authentic or a reproduction? I will be viewing this item in person tonight.
Thanks in advance for any help, Jeff
Nahkampfspange in Bronze Need Help Real or Repo?
Hi, I am looking for some opinions if this is authentic or a reproduction? I will be viewing this item in person tonight.
Thanks in advance for any help, Jeff
Possibly, but without better photos, I would pass. I do not like the color of the front.
Here is a thread of makers of this award. Although it is not complete with ALL of the makers, it will help.
Makers of the Nahkampfspange
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
Personally I do not like the finish, or the pin catch, but you will need better photos
Looks like an original by A.G.M. u. K (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metalle und Kunststoffe, of Gablonz)
Like Ralph, I don't know what has happened to the finish on the front.
Get some better pics. But unless it was cheap, I would pass on it.
Cheers, Ade.
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They make very good copies of this maker. You need a good clear photo of the maker's mark to be sure.
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
In my opinion this clasp looks also original....possible bad stored and the finish has changed a bit? Better pics are welcome.by Adrian Stevenson
KR
Joe
I concur with the opinions above. The four raised tabs on the reverse that hold the backplate in appear to me to be absolutely correct for it being a small font type 1.4.2. The finish could be the dark bronze brennlack finish that was used on some of these that has suffered a bit due to storage conditions.
Here's my example for as best can be compared.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Ned that is a beautiful example.
Steve
Original, I agree...but it may have been exposed to fire at some time.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Thanks to all of your replies and very help full photos Big Ned.
I agree something is up with the finish on the front side.
What would be a fair price to pay for this in its condition?
Thanks again, Jeff
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