High Seas Fleet by Friedrich Orth. Real or Fake?

[Mark Tuson]

Picked this up this morning from a second hand shop locally. The owner didn,t know what it was, and i only parted with 50 quid which i can take back if it,s wrong. Checks out dimension wise and weight, but would like the experts opinions. Merry Christmas to you all as well.

[John Brandon]

Hi Mark
It certainly has not Friedrich Orth hardware to the reverse

I think it's a fake mate

some pictures of the FO hardware on original badges

See what the others say

Oh, and Merry Christmas

[Stewy S]

Sorry Mark,i agree with John. Most notable signs are the pitting on the reverse & the "fantasy" catch. Stewy S

[Mark Tuson]

Cheers Stewy, appreciate your knowledge. Oh well, it is Christmas, and i can still get my money back.

[John Brandon]

Cheers Stewy, appreciate your knowledge. Oh well, it is Christmas, and i can still get my money back.

I keep telling you, waste your money with me

[navyman]

Hello Mark,
Sorry I can't help with I/D of your badge, I've been sold a number of fakes over the last ten years and am still learning how to distinguish them from the real thing. This forum has been a great help to me, there are many experts who can help.
Anyway it's a good reason to wish you a good Christmas and new year. I'm from Pompey myself, so good to find a Pomponian on the site!
Best wishes to you and family,
Happy Christmas,
navyman.

[Steven M]

Forums are great indeed for helpful information, however the knowledge manifested here comes from others devoting years of researching publications in print...arm yourself with knowledge, then buy.

[Mark Tuson]

Cheers Navyman, i appreciate that mate. Play Up Pompey, and ava goodun geez

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Mark, glad you can get your money back.

Just for reference here is another from my collection.

Cheers, Ade.

[Mark Tuson]

Cheers Ade, i,ll be back there getting my £50 back this week. Thank god for the experts