Need Help about authencity of a Arno Wallpach Erdkampfabzeichen. Is it fake or real?

**Gerry** · 01-07-2023, 11:19 AM

Hi guys i wish you all a happy New Year°
I need your help on a Erdkampfabzeichen i just bought from a dealer. I can return it if it turns out to be a fake one.
Your opinion will be very appreciated. Thanks!!

Need Help about authencity of a Arno Wallpach Erdkampfabzeichen. Is it fake or real?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-07-2023 11:19 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**KatManDude** · 01-07-2023, 03:35 PM

I have a worn Wallpach and it looks like yours in detail but I think the center may have been repainted ?...or maybe its the lighting...should be a darker grey color but I'm no expert, I'm sure they'll be along

**paulscoot** · 01-07-2023, 04:15 PM

Agree with the Kat! original one piece Arno Wallpach Erdkampfabzeichen but i too believe it has been repainted (who knows when) regards Paul.

**Gerry** · 01-07-2023, 06:50 PM

Thanks Katmandude & Paul!I looked closely over the badge and yes someone has repainted it and also left out some spot´s. It does not have the maker marks like others on the pin and the catch. But i´ve read somewhere that not all the original Wallpach EK do have marks but the most do... Thanks for your opinions.. Let me know what you think°

**GlennAgain** · 01-07-2023, 06:58 PM

Here is my Walpach-Produced Erdkampfabzeichen on the left for comparison...

**Gerry** · 01-07-2023, 08:08 PM

I am sorry Glenn but i think your Wallpach is not the best match to compare :/ but you do have 2 nice Erdkampf

**raz** · 01-07-2023, 09:58 PM

I agree repainted badge . Nice one Glenn . Thank you both for showing .

**rbminis** · 01-07-2023, 10:05 PM

by Gerry

I am sorry Glenn but i think your Wallpach is not the best match to compare :/ but you do have 2 nice Erdkampf

Just curious, why do you say that?
Ralph.

**Gerry** · 01-08-2023, 10:24 AM

Because of the reverse side cut outs etc... just would be nice to have a 1 to 1 match to compare it. It would be easier for me to check and understand the differences, but that ´s why i am here to benefit from your knowledge! I thank you for that!!!

**Watchdog** · 01-08-2023, 11:44 AM

by Gerry

Because of the reverse side cut outs etc... just would be nice to have a 1 to 1 match to compare it. It would be easier for me to check and understand the differences, but that ´s why i am here to benefit from your knowledge! I thank you for that!!!

Sorry, I don't follow you? With this type of manufacture method you will rarely find a 100% total match and the example posted by Glenn is a good comparison in my opinion.

Regards

Mark