M.u.K.5 Erdkampfabzeichen.

[Dimas]

One MK 5 , I suspect is not good , due the strange quality

[Adrian]

A few issues with this one Dimas but the pitting on the reverse makes me think it's a cast fake.

[Dimas]

I've thought too, but even a pitting it look like a stamped

[Dimas]

more pictures

[winterhilfswerk Book]

It's a cast fake...you can see that the hinge and pin are close to the original but not quite right. The pitting on the reverse is also troubling.

Here is the reverse of my example for comparison...

Chrys

[Adrian]

Again, a superb badge. Can you post the obverse too please?

[winterhilfswerk Book]

No problem Adrian! The 'dead on' photo is tough because of the frosting on the badge. The photo that I took just doesn't do it justice!

Chrys

[fischer]

I also think the M.u.K.5 that started the thread is a fake...Here is my example.

Best regards, fischer

[Adrian]

No problem Adrian! The 'dead on' photo is tough because of the frosting on the badge. The photo that I took just doesn't do it justice!

Chrys

Thank you Chrys and Fischer for posting your examples, great photography again!