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10-22-2010 06:15 AM
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Re: Authentication of a few awards i have been offered
Can you get closer pics ? We need to see the reverse of many of those items too. Also I would stear clear of any dealer who is known to peddle fakes !
Nick
"In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen men fight so hard." - SS Obergruppenfuhrer Wilhelm Bittrich - Arnhem
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Re: Authentication of a few awards i have been offered
That is quite an assortment of items.
Post the buckles in the Buckle forum and get good front and back shots.
From the photos the first EK2 looks like a good Wachtler & Lange.
The DKiG will need some better photos to be sure as the details aren't clear enough to make a definite decision either way.
The Ground Assault badge stands a chance, possibly an Arno Wallpach, however better shots would be helpful as I'm not keen on the eagle's beak from the photo above.
The Blockade Breaker is a known fake, Richard Feix didn't make this badge.
The Luftschutz medal and Wound Badges could be OK but where are the reverse shots?
The eagle and three tinnies I have no idea about and the EK2 missing the ring needs an obverse shot but looks OK.
The Imperial EK2 looks good, the Spange I can't tell from the photos, the eagle and German/Japanese badge I don't know.
The final EK2 is good, possibly a Deumer, the Wound Badge and German/U.S. badge I can't help with.
Remember, good, clear photos, straight on, no fancy angles or lighting are a must to be able to authenticate items with any degree of certainty. If the dealer/seller send photos like these, ask for better ones!
PLEASE read this thread: Photographing Medals and Badges.
Looking for LDO marked EK2s and items relating to U-406.....
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Re: Authentication of a few awards i have been offered
My advice is don't get into any deal with anyone you don't trust, regardless of the item. He is clearly selling fakes.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Authentication of a few awards i have been offered
Thanks you guys and Adrian for the help, yes i understand that its kind of risky dealing with this guy. I'm thinking about changing my mind!
Regards,
Finn
Last edited by Rommel1942; 10-22-2010 at 09:55 PM.
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