Ballonbeobachterabzeichen des Heeres in Silber...value 6k is it real?

[charteroakbooks]

Have a freind who wants to sell this badge. he says in good condition it is worth $6000. anyone know how to tell if it is genuine?

Thanks,

Mike

[stug]

hi , this badge was never produced pre 45 , any examples are post 1945 . follow the link for an article on this award....pavel

Axis History Factbook: Army Balloon Observer's Badge: A Comprehensive Study

[don_kihotis7]

Hello Mike, there was another thread in the forum regarding this badge and i remember that members said no real example has ever been seen.
All the examples that appear here and there are fakes.
Since we never saw an original example to compare, we can't really say much about the one you posted.
If i remember correctly it has been said that there was a project about the institution of this badge but never happened.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Mike, sorry this is bad. This badge was never actually produced.

I have edited your thread title for you.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian]

Yes, all of these badges should be considered to be fake.
Here's mine, a Godet badge (who never made Kriegsabzeichen) no less! Again, bought before I knew any better.
I've confessed twice this week!

[charteroakbooks]

Thanks everyone for the amazing information, links and photo's!