police gorget opinions

[castle]

never seen one. thoughts on originality...

[bsiwula1]

Hey castle sorry based off this thread I'd say it not good either imo. Best regards.

Brian

Police gorget, assmann marked

[castle]

i checked the deeter odgard book and the eagle is larger and covers more of the front..wow this is a good fake..ill stay away from these. depressing how good the fakes have gotten..thanks tom

[Wilhelm Saris]

Of course fake. Not even a good fake. Here the eagle for the Cartouche was used.
Originals do have a somewhat larger eagle. You immediately do recognize the differences.
I discussed them in my gorget-book.

[Wilhelm Saris]

Here a page from my gorget-book in German.
The above photo is from an original gorget from mr. Andrew Mollo;
the drawing is from a 1939 plate from police uniforms and insignia:



Compare the wreath and eagle with this one to the fake one shown!

Have a look at the difference for the inner opening/wings/wreath:

[bsiwula1]

Thank you Wim! For the clarification. And for sharing the pictures and images from your gorget book. Hope you are feeling better! Kindest regards.

Brian

[castle]

the backplate with assman mark appear original.. the eagle is real too just not used on gorgets.. appears to be a made up piece using period non correct parts. if you did not know originals you could be taken in.. thats why i posted for opinions before buying this

[Wilhelm Saris]

The tang with marking is in a wrong position anyway
for a police gorget.
The marking from the shown backplate seems not good
too me either, comparing with Assmann markings and
its position. The backplate is possible not correct either.