Gruppe West Aufmarsch Abschnitt Xi

[Kleinepanzerfaust]

Hi all !

Friends, what do you think about this shield.
Is it a post-war copy or a fantasy item?
The original ones were probably with such a clasp.I found a shield with a "back" on the Internet. The clasp shield photo is from the Warrelics forum. Or maybe there are two types, please help.

[johanis1860]

The first two are fakes,the third from our forum (Aldos collection) is good one.
The first one is cast from the second fake. I add photos and link to comparison.
!933 SS Gruppe West Frankfurt Badge
Regards,Jannis

Fake's


Original's


First one :credited from Aldo's collection.
Second one :credited from Home | Original German Militaria

[David North]

I agree with the assessment provided by Jannis.

There are many differences between the original and the fake examples, however one is apparent even from a distance.

For the right hand side Sig Rune (looking on), the lowest tip on the fakes touches the skull and the lowest tip on the original examples, is very slightly behind the skull.

This is just one of again many obverse differences, although by a side by side comparison, the other differences are obvious.

Regards and best wishes,

David

[Kleinepanzerfaust]

Hi
Thank you very much for your help and comprehensive explanations