Opinions Please - Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz - It's my first!

[Combat Boots]

Hi Guys,
Picked up my first Black Wound Badge and I would like to know if it is authentic!
There is a maker mark on the back, #3. The last of the photos was taken of the same badge with a different camera and different lighting which shows the 3 a little better but the color is way off.
I appreciate any comments the experts may have...good or bad. Thank you, Bob

[avenger]

If original, it kind of looks like it might have been repainted? Something kind of gunky looking about the front.... Curious to see what others say about it.

[Combat Boots]

Yes, I see what you mean when you blow the picture up so big. But holding the badge in hand the finish is more natural. Thank you for your response.

[Stewy S]

#8 is Ferdinand Hoffstadter, Bonn. Stewy

[Combat Boots]

#8 is Ferdinand Hoffstadter, Bonn. Stewy

Thanks Stewy but under close inspection it is certainly a 3.

[Stewy S]

Thanks Stewy but under close inspection it is certainly a 3.

Nope, I make you right & stand corrected. That's what you get for using a bloody iPad. Still i'm getting on a bit, glasses maybe. Sorry, Stewy.

[Walkwolf]

I'm inclined to believe it's been repainted as well.
Look at the filled in detail on the crossguards
of the swords.........

[KMMorris]

I also agree with the repaint theory

[KEVIN23]

Hi, A 3 would be a W. Deumer made badge. I would compare to other examples of this maker. If original, it has been "touched up". I do not like the lack of definition on the front of this badge. Could maybe be from a heavy repaint, but I would wait for a nicer example. Being a common badge, a nice one with no questions or issues should be easy to find at a reasonable price. Hope this helps.

[Combat Boots]

Thank you gentlemen! A repaint it is then.
I find shopping for TR artifacts very daunting. Fakes, reproductions and modified originals abound.
I would have bet the farm this was original but obviously I am still a novice. Regards, Bob