Nahkampfspange help please?

[kevinp]

Hi Guys
I am just in the process of purchasing this Nahkampfspange in silver and was wondering about it's authenticity as I have noticed that all the ones on this thread have lugs to hold in the centre piece, I would be extremely grateful for your kind comments and help.
Best Regards and thanks
Kevin

[Cameron Stockton]

Hi Guys
I am just in the process of purchasing this Nahkampfspange in silver and was wondering about it's authenticity as I have noticed that all the ones on this thread have lugs to hold in the centre piece, I would be extremely grateful for your kind comments and help.
Best Regards and thanks
Kevin

Hi

When compared to the example of this maker on this thread, in my opinion it is a fake example. Notice the different pin set-up and makers mark design.

Cameron

[kevinp]

Hi Cameron
It took me a bit of time but there is a difference, the handle on the K98 bayonet is longer and the eagle isn't right compared to big ned's, thanks Cameron, you have opened my eyes, and saved me money, thank you.
Regards
Kevin

[Adrian]

Not keen Kevin, for the reasons Cameron has stated. The front details are weak, the makers mark is wrong as is the reverse hardware.

I also moved it to a new thread to avoid clogging up the reference thread.

[kevinp]

Thank you Adrian, I saw it on a site called 'Spandau Militaria shop' but thanks to you guys I have saved myself some money and will look more closely next time, thank you all.
Regards
Kevin

[big ned]

Hi Kevin,

Another giveaway on this fake is the fact that the recess for the backplate is far too large. Notice how the corners nearly reach the edge of the badge, this is because the fake was cast off an original close combat clasp that would have had peined over 'lugs' as you describe them, and it would be impossible to fit the backplate in.

So they ground them off the first fake cast and then used that one as a master mold to reproduce all the following fake badges. Fiendish? Yes. Convincing? No, not to the wary collector!

Regards, Ned.

[daniel1234]

If I remember correctly isn't spandau the rebrand of uk military or uk militaria?
One of the most dodgy sites for militaria.

[Adrian]

Well remembered! I knew I had heard that site before but couldn't place it. You're absolutely correct.

[Kradmelder]

Yes,this clasp is complete wrong.

[KMMorris]

Details and hardware
Morris